| Author |
Järnefelt, Arvid, 1861-1932 |
| Title |
Ateisti: Kokoelma pienempiä kirjoituksia
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 37.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Ateisti: Kokoelma pienempiä kirjoituksia" by Arvid Järnefelt is a philosophical work written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of atheism, faith, reason, and the conflict between scientific understanding and traditional belief in God. It reflects the author's views on the evolution of thought regarding faith, reason, and the nature of divinity. At the start of the work, Järnefelt introduces the concept of atheism through the perspective of a young man from a parsonage who has been raised with traditional beliefs in God. As he pursues a career in medicine, he becomes captivated by scientific principles, which ultimately lead him to reject his former beliefs. The narrative depicts his internal struggle as he grapples with the dichotomy of faith versus reason, culminating in a newfound understanding that integrates his scientific insights with a deeper metaphysical conception of God as a presence within human consciousness rather than an external deity. This exploration sets the stage for further examination of belief and understanding throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
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| Subject |
Atheism
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
47481 |
| Release Date |
Nov 28, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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