John Toland: Ireland's Forgotten Philosopher, Scholar ... and Heretic

Biography & Memoir, Philosophers, Fiction & Literature, Essays & Letters, Essays
Cover of the book John Toland: Ireland's Forgotten Philosopher, Scholar ... and Heretic by J.N. Duggan, The Manuscript Publisher
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: J.N. Duggan ISBN: 9780957115736
Publisher: The Manuscript Publisher Publication: July 30, 2012
Imprint: Smashwords Edition Language: English
Author: J.N. Duggan
ISBN: 9780957115736
Publisher: The Manuscript Publisher
Publication: July 30, 2012
Imprint: Smashwords Edition
Language: English

A short biography offering a concise introduction and critical appraisal of the the life and work of John Toland (1670-1722) – scholar and philosopher of international renown; prolific writer on important political and religious issues of his day; a radical republican who challenged the divine right of kings; a diplomat whose Account of the Courts of Prussia and Hanover is still quoted by historians of the period; the first person to be called a freethinker (by Bishop Berkeley); the first to advocate full citizenship and equal rights for Jewish people.

These are just some of his notable achievements yet he remains largely unknown in his home country.

Toland was born in 1670 and raised on the Inishowen Peninsula in Co. Donegal. He died in London, in 1722, the city where he had resided for most of his life, although he was also a frequent visitor to the continent. In his considerable volume of writings, he challenged political and ecclesiastical authority. He is chiefly remembered today for what was, in fact, his first work, Christianity Not Mysterious (1696) – a book which was denounced in the English and Irish Parliaments and publicly burned in Dublin.

This volume includes the most comprehensive bibliography of John Toland works available at the time of publication.

According to the author, this book "makes no claim to being a 'Life' of Toland, nor is it an exhaustive enquiry into his enormous literary output or extraordinary range of interests. I leave that to others better qualified than me. However, I hope it will serve to introduce all those young Irishmen and women who have never heard of him, to one of their most far-seeing and forward-thinking countrymen.

This is a book that will be of interest to Toland's considerable international following, as well as those who are new to the story of an interesting character from a country that has produced more than a few.

Ní bheidh a leitheid arís ann.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

A short biography offering a concise introduction and critical appraisal of the the life and work of John Toland (1670-1722) – scholar and philosopher of international renown; prolific writer on important political and religious issues of his day; a radical republican who challenged the divine right of kings; a diplomat whose Account of the Courts of Prussia and Hanover is still quoted by historians of the period; the first person to be called a freethinker (by Bishop Berkeley); the first to advocate full citizenship and equal rights for Jewish people.

These are just some of his notable achievements yet he remains largely unknown in his home country.

Toland was born in 1670 and raised on the Inishowen Peninsula in Co. Donegal. He died in London, in 1722, the city where he had resided for most of his life, although he was also a frequent visitor to the continent. In his considerable volume of writings, he challenged political and ecclesiastical authority. He is chiefly remembered today for what was, in fact, his first work, Christianity Not Mysterious (1696) – a book which was denounced in the English and Irish Parliaments and publicly burned in Dublin.

This volume includes the most comprehensive bibliography of John Toland works available at the time of publication.

According to the author, this book "makes no claim to being a 'Life' of Toland, nor is it an exhaustive enquiry into his enormous literary output or extraordinary range of interests. I leave that to others better qualified than me. However, I hope it will serve to introduce all those young Irishmen and women who have never heard of him, to one of their most far-seeing and forward-thinking countrymen.

This is a book that will be of interest to Toland's considerable international following, as well as those who are new to the story of an interesting character from a country that has produced more than a few.

Ní bheidh a leitheid arís ann.

More books from Essays

Cover of the book Het monogame drama by J.N. Duggan
Cover of the book City Parks by J.N. Duggan
Cover of the book Natural History by J.N. Duggan
Cover of the book Cento lettere a uno sconosciuto by J.N. Duggan
Cover of the book Unser Leben auf dem Mars by J.N. Duggan
Cover of the book One Fell Soup by J.N. Duggan
Cover of the book Los muchachos de zinc by J.N. Duggan
Cover of the book Das Buch der verbotenen Bücher by J.N. Duggan
Cover of the book Divina comedia by J.N. Duggan
Cover of the book Granta 132 by J.N. Duggan
Cover of the book Zadig by J.N. Duggan
Cover of the book Nächte sind Tunnel by J.N. Duggan
Cover of the book Mon musée imaginaire by J.N. Duggan
Cover of the book The Edge of the Precipice by J.N. Duggan
Cover of the book The Return Of The Ring Volume I by J.N. Duggan
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy