Ingersoll Robert Green Books

Robert G. Ingersoll was the best-known advocate of freethought in the 19th century. He gained renown for his impassioned lectures, wherein he sharply criticized religious dogma and championed reason and human love as the highest values. As a defender of equal rights for Black people and women, he stood against superstition and dogmatism. His courage to challenge established authorities and his charisma made him a fearless champion of freedom of thought.