Excerpt from The British Controversialist, and Impartial Inquirer, 1854, Vol. 5: Established for the Purpose of Forming a Suitable Medium for the Deliberate Discussion of Important Questions in Religion, Philosophy, History, Politics, Social Economy, Etc Again we sit down to pen a few introductory lines to another, and that the Fifth, Volume of the British Controversialist. During the past year we have diligently addressed our selves to the discharge of our literary duties; our Magazine has regularly appeared on the first of each month; and now that the year has drawn to a close the Volume has risen like some goodly edifice before us, and all that remains for us to do is to construct the porch like Preface, and inscribe a few words on the tabletary Title Page. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The British Controversialist, Vol. 1: And Impartial Inquirer; Established for the Purpose of Forming a Suitable Medium for the Deliberate Discussion of Important Questions in Religion, Philosophy, History, Politics, Social Economy, Etc In introducing to our readers this new candidate for public support, it will not be deemed inappropriate if we offer a few observations on the work to which we have addressed ourselves: the mission which we hope to fulfil. We have long felt a deep interest in those great and momentous questions which agitate the minds of thoughtful men, as well as in those more practical ones which absorb so much of public attention; and believing, as we do, that the highest interests of humanity are concerned in the discussion of these questions, we cannot remain silent spectators when it is thought we may render active service in the cause of truth. We have marked the readiness with which some opinions are received on mere authority; the tenacity with which others are held without examination; and the different conclusions to which men come on the same subjects; and we have felt the want of some unsectarian medium for the free interchange of thought - the open discussion of truth. It is surprising, that throughout the whole range of literature, there is no impartial arena for the contest of mind; no spot on which men of every creed may meet as upon neutral ground, and there engage in calm and deliberate controversy. It is our object to form such an arena into which men of all sects and parties may enter to state and maintain their views, so that the impartial spectator may see the strength or weakness of every proposition, and be led to receive that truth, which, amidst the conflict of opinion, it is hoped will be evolved. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The British Controversialist, and Literary Magazine; 1865: Devoted to the Impartial and Deliberate Discussion of Important Questions in Religion, Philosophy, History, Politics, Social Economy, Etc.; And to the Promotion of Self-Culture and General Education If these aspirations can be realized by thought, love, labour and eamest mess of purpose, they shall not be wanting on our part, nor do we fear that up reciation of effort will be chargeable upon our readers. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The British Controversialist and Literary Magazine, 1865, Vol. 1: Devoted to the Impartial and Deliberate Discussion of Important Question in Religion, Philosophy, History, Politics, Social Economy, Etc.; And to the Promotion of Self-Culture and General Education Of the value of impartial Controversy as a means of mental culture, and as an essential process in that sifting of thought from which Truth issues as a result, the Conductors remain as convinced as when, in May, 1850, they laid their first offering to free thought before the intelligent and reflective. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.