Freethought and Freedom: Francis Bacon and the Rise of Secularism
Excursions into Libertarian ThoughtShow Notes
George H. Smith explains Francis Bacon’s defense of certainty and his contributions to a secular worldview. Originally published in essay form on May 15, 2015. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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