Publisher's Synopsis
A Protest Against Agnosticism: The Rationale or Philosophy of Belief is a book written by Penelope Frederica Fitzgerald and published in 1890. This book is a response to the growing popularity of agnosticism, a philosophical stance that asserts that the existence of God or any supernatural entity is unknown and unknowable. Fitzgerald argues against agnosticism and presents her own philosophy of belief. The book is divided into two parts. The first part discusses the nature of agnosticism and its shortcomings. Fitzgerald argues that agnosticism is a negative philosophy that fails to provide a positive understanding of the world. She also criticizes agnosticism for its lack of moral guidance and its tendency to lead to skepticism and nihilism. The second part of the book presents Fitzgerald's own philosophy of belief. She argues that belief is a necessary component of human life, and that it is based on reason and evidence. Fitzgerald also discusses the role of faith in belief and argues that faith is not opposed to reason, but rather complements it. Overall, A Protest Against Agnosticism is a thought-provoking book that challenges the prevailing philosophical views of its time. Fitzgerald's arguments are still relevant today, and her philosophy of belief provides a valuable perspective on the role of faith and reason in human life.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.
