
Satires and Profanities
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Satires and Profanities is a collection of essays and articles by James Thomson, a brilliant and controversial freethinker. The book is a scathing critique of religion, society, and politics. Thomson's wit and irreverence are on full display as he takes aim at the hypocrisies and absurdities of his time. One of the most famous essays in the book is "The Story of a Famous Old Jewish Firm," a biting satire of the Old Testament. Thomson argues that the Bible is a work of fiction, and that the Jewish people are not the chosen people of God. He also criticizes the Jewish religion for its emphasis on money and materialism. Another famous essay in the book is "The Realm of the Ridiculous," in which Thomson argues that the world is governed by absurdity and irrationality. He points to the fact that people often believe things that are obviously false, and that they often act in ways that are self-destructive. Thomson concludes that the only way to make sense of the world is to laugh at it.Book Details
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