George H. Smith sets out to demolish what he considers the most widespread and destructive of all the myths devised by man--the concept of a supreme being. With painstaking scholarship and rigorous arguments, Smith examines, dissects, and refutes the myriad proofs offered by theists--sophisticated, professional theologians--as well as the average religious layman. He explores the historical and psychological havoc wrought by religion in general and concludes that religious belief cannot have any place in the life of modern, rational human beings.It is not my purpose to convert people to atheism . . . (but to) demonstrate that the belief in God is irrational to the point of absurdity. If a person wishes to continue believing in a god, that is his prerogative, but he can no longer excuse his belief in the name of reason and moral necessity.

For almost a century after the U.S. Constitution went into effect, few Americans seem to have questioned the legitimacy of the Revolution. Since the Progressive generation of historians began the work of serious criticism and revision, however, students of American life have largely learned to live with a more complicated understanding of the revolutionary legacy. Smith's treatment of the era charts space for libertarians to both criticize and revere the American heritage.

There is a well-worn image and phrase for libertarianism: atomized individualism. This hobgoblin has spread so thoroughly that even some libertarians think their philosophy unreservedly supports private persons, whatever the situation, whatever their behavior. Smith's Self-Interest and Social Order in Classical Liberalism, corrects this misrepresentation with careful intellectual surveys of Hume, Smith, Hobbes, Butler, Mandeville, and Hutcheson and their respective contributions to political philosophy.

Liberty of conscience and freedom of thought are twin, core components of modern life in societies across the world. The ability to pursue one's vision of the right and the good, coupled with liberty to pursue individual reason and enlightenment, helped produce so much of modern life that we may be apt to forget that libertarian philosophy was not dictated by Nature. Freethought and Freedom surveys the long history of religious and intellectual liberty, exploring their key ideas along the way.

Armchair Fiction presents extra large editions of classic science fiction double novels. The first novel is by Don Wilcox-an author who will never be thought of as one of the greats, but whose tales are nearly impossible to put down. Battering Rams of Space is another fast-moving Wilcox space adventure. In this sequel to Slave Raiders of Mercury, Lester Allison is kidnapped from Mercury by a Venusian Horde. He winds up on Venus where he becomes prey to the whims of the Solar System's maddest dictator, the blood-thirsty Sasho, who has ruthless plans for Earth. Can Allison stop this madman and his minions in time? The second novel is by another sci-fi veteran, George H. Smith. Doomsday Wing is a harrowing tale of a world gone mad and on the brink of total destruction. In the war room of Command Post D, the military and civilian analysts were horrified to discover that a rocket had been fired from Siberia toward the United States Would the U.S. use its ultimate weapon, the Doomsday Wing to counterattack against the Russians? Even if it did, wouldn't this weapon also destroy the rest of the world?

Liberal individualism, or classical liberalism as it is often called, refers to a political philosophy in which liberty plays the central role. This book demonstrates a conceptual unity within the manifestations of classical liberalism by tracing the history of several interrelated and reinforcing themes. Concepts such as order, justice, rights, and freedom have imparted unity to this diverse political ideology by integrating context and meaning. However, they have also sparked conflict, as classical liberals split on a number of issues, such as legitimate exceptions to the presumption of liberty, the meaning of the public good, natural rights versus utilitarianism, the role of the state in education, and the rights of resistance and revolution. This book explores these conflicts and their implications for contemporary liberal and libertarian thought.

In September 1993 a unique dialogue took place. Humanists from around the country gathered in Salt Lake City, Utah, to exchange ideas with Mormons on the topics of feminism, freedom of conscience, academic freedom in Mormon universities, and clashes between dissent intellectuals and Mormon church authorities. Of particular concern in the discussion was the recent excommunication of members of the Mormon church and the departure of two professors from Brigham Young University for allegedly expressing ideas at variance with church teachings. Ironically, despite such conflicts, Mormons officially and individually endorse freedom of conscience; the dignity of the human right to exercise free agency is a principle rooted in the Mormon as well as the humanist tradition. On the basis for human understanding, the dialogue between the two diverse cultures of Mormonism and humanism proceeded.
George D. Smith has collected twelve essays, all but one were presented at the Utah conference, for this thought-provoking volume. Among the subjects covered are ecclesiastical abuse and the excommunicated September Six, academic freedom at Brigham Young University, the politics of exclusivity, and free inquiry in a religious context. Paul Kurtz, editor of Free Inquiry, introduces the discussion with an overview of Humanism and the Idea of Freedom. The volume concludes with a 1939 essay by noted American journalist Walter Lippman entitled The Indispensible Opposition.
The other contributors include Lavina Fielding Anderson, Robert Alley, Gary James Bergera, Martha Sonntag Bradley, Frederick S. Buchanon, Bonnie Bullough, Vern L. Bullough, Cecillia Konchar Farr, L. Jackson Newell, F. Ross Peterson, and Allen Dale Roberts.

Is it possible for the nonbeliever to lead a happy and meaningful life?This is one question George H. Smith, defender of reason and personal liberty and author of an influential contemporary classic on nonbelief, seeks to answer in Why Atheism? Smith reviews the historical roots of nonbelief going back to the ancient Greeks, argues that philosophy can serve as an important alternative to religion, and defends reason as the most reliable method humans have for establishing truth and conducting one's life.Why Atheism? tackles a wide range of subjects, some of which have never been thoroughly analyzed from an atheistic point of view. Beginning with the problem of atheism's credibility, Smith points out the various ways in which religious opponents have sought to exclude atheism from serious consideration. He also analyzes a number of classical philosophical issues, such as the nature of knowledge and belief, concluding that modern atheism is largely an unintended consequence of the religious diversity brought about by the Protestant Reformation.Two chapters are devoted to ethics, one focusing on the ethics of belief with particular attention given to the views of Thomas Aquinas and John Locke. Other chapters discuss the persecution of religious dissenters and the features of an ethical system without belief in God. Smith's characteristic lucidity, analytical rigor, and wit make Why Atheism? an accessible and enjoyable guide to living a positive life without belief in a supreme being.

Liberal individualism, or classical liberalism as it is often called, refers to a political philosophy in which liberty plays the central role. This book demonstrates a conceptual unity within the manifestations of classical liberalism by tracing the history of several interrelated and reinforcing themes. Concepts such as order, justice, rights, and freedom have imparted unity to this diverse political ideology by integrating context and meaning. However, they have also sparked conflict, as classical liberals split on a number of issues, such as legitimate exceptions to the presumption of liberty, the meaning of the public good, natural rights versus utilitarianism, the role of the state in education, and the rights of resistance and revolution. This book explores these conflicts and their implications for contemporary liberal and libertarian thought.

A Critical History of Modern English Jurisprudence: A Study in Logic, Politics and Morality by George H. Smith is a comprehensive analysis of the development of English legal philosophy from the 17th century to the present day. The book examines the major schools of thought that have shaped modern jurisprudence, including natural law, legal positivism, and critical legal studies.Smith explores the relationship between law and morality, arguing that the two are intimately connected and that a just legal system must be grounded in a moral framework. He also examines the role of politics in shaping legal philosophy, showing how political ideologies have influenced the development of legal theory over time.Drawing on a wide range of primary and secondary sources, Smith provides a detailed and nuanced account of the evolution of English jurisprudence. He highlights the key figures and ideas that have shaped the field, while also critiquing some of the more problematic aspects of modern legal philosophy.Overall, A Critical History of Modern English Jurisprudence is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of legal theory and the relationship between law, politics, and morality. It offers a rich and insightful analysis of a complex and multifaceted subject, and will be of interest to scholars, students, and practitioners alike.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.

The Making of the Modern Law: Legal Treatises, 1800-1926 includes over 20,000 analytical, theoretical and practical works on American and British Law. It includes the writings of major legal theorists, including Sir Edward Coke, Sir William Blackstone, James Fitzjames Stephen, Frederic William Maitland, John Marshall, Joseph Story, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. and Roscoe Pound, among others. Legal Treatises includes casebooks, local practice manuals, form books, works for lay readers, pamphlets, letters, speeches and other works of the most influential writers of their time. It is of great value to researchers of domestic and international law, government and politics, legal history, business and economics, criminology and much more.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++Harvard Law School Libraryocm11958490Includes index. Also issued in set in 1992 as fiche nos. 67211-67215.Chicago: Callaghan, 1887. xxx, 17-398 p.; 19 cm.

The Making of the Modern Law: Legal Treatises, 1800-1926 includes over 20,000 analytical, theoretical and practical works on American and British Law. It includes the writings of major legal theorists, including Sir Edward Coke, Sir William Blackstone, James Fitzjames Stephen, Frederic William Maitland, John Marshall, Joseph Story, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. and Roscoe Pound, among others. Legal Treatises includes casebooks, local practice manuals, form books, works for lay readers, pamphlets, letters, speeches and other works of the most influential writers of their time. It is of great value to researchers of domestic and international law, government and politics, legal history, business and economics, criminology and much more.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++Yale Law School Libraryocm32663449The crowned essay for which the prize of five hundred dollars was awarded on May 17, 1895, from the Henry M. Phillips prize essay fund, by the committee of judges appointed by the 'American Philosophical Society Held at Philadelphia for the Promotion of Philadelphia: American Philosophical Society], 1895]. 162 p.; 23 cm.

The Making of the Modern Law: Legal Treatises, 1800-1926 includes over 20,000 analytical, theoretical and practical works on American and British Law. It includes the writings of major legal theorists, including Sir Edward Coke, Sir William Blackstone, James Fitzjames Stephen, Frederic William Maitland, John Marshall, Joseph Story, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. and Roscoe Pound, among others. Legal Treatises includes casebooks, local practice manuals, form books, works for lay readers, pamphlets, letters, speeches and other works of the most influential writers of their time. It is of great value to researchers of domestic and international law, government and politics, legal history, business and economics, criminology and much more.]+++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++Harvard Law School Libraryocm11948781New York: Humboldt Publishing Co, 1890]. xvii, 92 p.; 24 cm.

Individualism: A Reader is the first in a series from Libertarianism.org that will provide readers an introduction to the major ideas and thinkers in the libertarian tradition.

A Critical History of Modern English Jurisprudence: A Study in Logic, Politics and Morality by George H. Smith is a comprehensive analysis of the development of English legal philosophy from the 17th century to the present day. The book explores the interplay between law, politics, and morality, examining the ways in which legal thought has been shaped by broader social and cultural trends.Beginning with the works of Hobbes, Locke, and Hume, the book traces the evolution of legal theory through the Enlightenment, the Victorian era, and the modern period. Smith examines the contributions of leading legal thinkers such as Jeremy Bentham, John Austin, and H.L.A. Hart, as well as the impact of political movements such as liberalism, conservatism, and socialism on legal thought.Throughout the book, Smith argues that the development of modern English jurisprudence has been shaped by a complex interplay of logical, political, and moral factors. He demonstrates how legal philosophers have grappled with questions of individual rights, the role of the state, and the nature of justice, and how their answers have had a profound impact on the development of English law.A Critical History of Modern English Jurisprudence is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of legal thought, the development of English law, or the interplay between law, politics, and morality. Smith's clear and engaging writing style makes this complex subject accessible to a wide range of readers, while his meticulous scholarship ensures that the book is a valuable reference for legal scholars and practitioners.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.

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In this wide-ranging collection of articles, essays, and speeches, George H. Smith analyzes atheism and its relevance to society today.The featured essay in this volume provides a full analysis of Ayn Rand's unique contribution to atheism, explaining how her objectivist metaphysics and laissez-faire economic principles rested on a purely godless worldview. Several chapters address the evolution of atheism; arguments in favor of religious toleration; the efforts of early Church fathers to discredit Roman polytheism and how these arguments can be used with equal force against later Christian descriptions of God; and a survey of the contributions to freethought made by the deists of the 18th and 19th centuries.With incisive logic and considerable wit, Smith ties atheism to reason and argues that reason itself can be a moral virtue. In one penetrating chapter, Smith salutes three Christian theorists who he believes embody the spirit of reason: Thomas Aquinas, Desiderius Erasmus, and John Locke. This is followed by a philosophical drubbing of his least favorite Christians - St. Paul, St. Augustine, and John Calvin. In subsequent chapters, Smith examines religion and education; addresses the 20th century fundamentalist revival; offers suggestions on how to debate atheism with religious believers; critiques new religions, including pop therapy, est, and tranactional analysis; and provides a comprehensive bibliographic essay on the literature of freethought.

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A harrowing tale of a world gone mad and on the brink of total atomic destruction!

George H. Smith (1922-1996) was an American science fiction author and editor known for his pulp-style novels and short stories, often blending action, adventure, and speculative elements. He wrote in various genres, including science fiction, fantasy, and westerns, frequently publishing under multiple pseudonyms. His works often explored dystopian themes, alternate realities, and futuristic warfare. Some of his notable titles include The Unending Night and Kar Kaballa. While not as widely known as some of his contemporaries, Smith's contributions to mid-20th-century science fiction remain appreciated by genre enthusiasts. His ability to craft engaging plots with imaginative settings helped solidify his place in the pulp fiction landscape.