The Great Case of Liberty of Conscience Once More Briefly Debated and Defended (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169670693)

The Great Case of Liberty of Conscience Once More Briefly Debated and Defended is a book written by William Penn, a prominent Quaker and founder of Pennsylvania. The book is a defense of religious freedom and the right of individuals to worship as they see fit without interference from the government or other external forces. Penn argues that freedom of conscience is a fundamental human right that should be protected and respected by all, and that any attempt to suppress or control it is a violation of basic human dignity. He also discusses the historical and philosophical roots of religious freedom, citing examples from ancient Greece and Rome, as well as the teachings of various religious figures throughout history. Overall, The Great Case of Liberty of Conscience Once More Briefly Debated and Defended is an important work of political philosophy that continues to resonate with readers today.1670. This treatise debates the liberty of conscience by the authority of reason, scripture and antiquity, which may serve the place of a general reply to such late discourses as have opposed a toleration. Written in Old English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Penn
ISBN-10: 1169670695
ISBN-13: 9781169670693
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 62
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.98lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d