Freethinker Collection

Thomas Paine (Romney)
THOMAS PAINE Radical political writer and freethinker

Anne "Ninon" de l'Enclos aka Ninon de Lenclos and Ninon de Lanclos, 1620 - 1705
1000918 Anne "Ninon" de l'Enclos aka Ninon de Lenclos and Ninon de Lanclos, 1620 - 1705. French author, courtesan, freethinker and patron of the arts

Handwritten note from R G Ingersoll to R R Conklin, possibly part of a letter, dated 9 December 1890. Robert G Ingersoll (1833-1899) was an American lawyer, politician and freethinker

Ninon de L Enclos or Ninon de Lanclos, French author
Anne (Ninon) de L Enclos or Ninon de Lanclos (1620-1705), French author, courtesan, freethinker, and patron of the arts. 17th century

Sketches in the House of Commons: Question Time, from
BAL127972 Sketches in the House of Commons: Question Time, from The Illustrated London News, 18th February 1882 (engraving) by English School

Robert Green Ingersoll
ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL American lawyer, soldier and noted freethinker Date: 1833 - 1899

The Revd Bob Taylor. The Dls Chaplain Robert Taylor (1784-1844) English clergyman called by some the Devils chaplain. Ordained in the Anglican church

Arthur Arnould / Gill
Arthur Arnould. French writer, member of the Commune, journalist, historian freethinker, subsequently a theosophist. Writer under the pseudonym of A. Matthey

Thomas Paine
THOMAS PAINE Radical political writer and freethinker

Paul Broca, French physician
Pierre Paul Broca, French physician, anatomist and anthropologist. He is best known for his research into the frontal lobe

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Freethinking: A Timeless Journey of Independent Thought and Inquiry 🧠 Thomas Paine, the 'father of the American Revolution,' penned words that resonate with freethinkers today: "I have always strenuously contended for free thought, and spoke what I thought, the truth making its own way: But I have endeavored in every instance to speak it so as to best convey it to the minds of my countrymen." R.G. Ingersoll, an influential American orator and agnostic, exchanged handwritten notes with R.R. Conklin, discussing their shared beliefs in freethought and reason. Ingersoll's eloquent speeches inspired countless minds, including those of Ninon de L'Enclos, a French author, and Paul Broca, a renowned French physician. Ninon de L'Enclos, known for her sharp wit and intellectual prowess, once quipped, "I am a freethinker; I'm not afraid of chaos." Her words echo the sentiments of those who value independent thought over dogma. Arthur Arnould and Gill, publishers of "Sketches in the House of Commons: Question Time," showcased the importance of questioning authority and challenging the status quo. Their publication provided a platform for freethinkers to voice their opinions and engage in critical discourse. The Revd Bob Taylor, a Chaplain in the Church of England, clashed with freethinkers like Ingersoll, leading to heated debates and public discourse. Despite their differences, these individuals illustrate the enduring importance of freethinking and the power of independent thought.