"Reason, the Only Oracle of Man; Or, A Compendius System of Natural Religion" by Ethan Allen presents a compelling argument for the supremacy of reason in understanding the universe and our place within it. Allen critiques traditional religious doctrines, advocating for a rational approach to spirituality and morality. He emphasizes that human beings possess the innate ability to discern truth through reason, rather than relying on dogma or revelation. This work is a significant contributi...

The author of this book Ethan Allen was a deist. Deists believe that God created the universe and then just set it running as part of his grand plan, a plan in which humanity is but an insignificant player. In this book, Allen speaks that everything in the universe is a part of a complex chain of cause and effect. Allen denies all supernatural occurrences because they don't belong to this chain of cause and effect. Yet, in this book, he also expresses a belief in mankind's free will. He as...

In "Reason, the Only Oracle of Man; Or, A Compendius System of Natural Religion," Ethan Allen presents a provocative exploration of rationality as the foundation of religious belief. This seminal work, written in an era marked by Enlightenment ideals, blends philosophical inquiry with a critique of traditional dogma. Allen employs a clear, structured prose style that encourages rigorous thought and self-examination, emphasizing reason as the sole guide for understanding natural religion. H...

Ethan Allen presents his views on religion, philosophy, and the relationship between reason and religious belief. He advocates for a form of deism, a philosophical perspective that emphasizes the existence of a creator God who set natural laws in motion but does not necessarily intervene in human affairs.Key themes in "Reason: The Only Oracle of Man" include:Deism: Allen promotes the idea of deism, which he sees as a rational and natural religion. He argues that reason, rather than reveale...

A Narrative of Colonel Ethan Allen's Captivity by Ethan Allen is a gripping first-person account of the trials and tribulations faced by one of America's most legendary Revolutionary War heroes. In this memoir, Colonel Ethan Allen recounts his harrowing experiences as a prisoner of war after his capture by British forces in 1775.Ethan Allen, a fierce patriot and leader of the Green Mountain Boys, was taken prisoner during a bold but ill-fated attempt to capture Montreal. This narrat...

Ethan Allen, the revolutionary leader and founder of the Green Mountain Boys, offers a firsthand account of courage and resilience in Of the Capture of Ticonderoga: His Captivity and Treatment by the British. This audiobook immerses listeners in Allen’s experiences during the capture of Fort Ticonderoga and his subsequent imprisonment, providing a vivid and personal perspective on pivotal moments in early American history.Allen’s narrative is both ...

Ethan Allen (1738-1789) was a farmer, businessman, land speculator, philosopher, writer, lay theologian, and American Revolutionary War patriot, hero, and politician. He is best known as one of the founders of the U.S. state of Vermont, and for the capture of Fort Ticonderoga early in the American Revolutionary War along with Benedict Arnold.

Reason: The Only Oracle of Man is a hard hitting attack on superstition and "revealed" religion while encouraging the replacement of superstition in our lives and in our ideas of God with God-given reason.Ethan Allen (1738 - 1789) was a farmer, businessman, land speculator, philosopher, writer, lay theologian, American Revolutionary War patriot, and politician. He is best known as one of the founders of the U.S. state of Vermont, and for the capture of Fort Ticonderoga early in the ...

The long-awaited biography of the frontier Founding Father whose heroic actions and neglected writings inspired an entire generation from Paine to Madison.On May 10, 1775, in the storm-tossed hours after midnight, Ethan Allen, the Revolutionary firebrand, was poised for attack. With only two boatloads of his scraggly band of Vermont volunteers having made it across the wind-whipped waters of Lake Champlain, he was waiting for the rest of his Green Mountain boys to ...

First published in 1785, "Reason, the Only Oracle of Man" (AKA "A Compendious System of Natural Religion") is considered the first work critical of Christianity published in the New World, but is also considered a Deist work, and a freethought work as well. Given the fact that there was a limited run and a fire in the print shop where it was created, it is a wonder that it survived.Ethan Allen, known more familiarly as a Revolutionary War hero and for having his name adopt...

This edition features a linked Table of ContentsCONTENTS (abridged list)INTRODUCTION.PREFACE.CHAPTER I.SECTION I. THE DUTY OF REFORMING MANKIND FROM SUPERSTITION AND ERROR...SECTION II. OF THE BEING OF A GODSECTION III. THE MANNER OF DISCOVERING THE MORAL PERFECTIONS...SECTION IV. THE CAUSE OF IDOLATRY, AND THE REMEDY OF IT...CHAPTER XIII. OF THE IMPORTANCE OF THE EXERCISE OF REASON...

A firsthand account of the daring Revolutionary War episode that secured Fort Ticonderoga. Ethan Allen narrates strategy, leadership, and frontier courage, offering readers a vivid glimpse into early American military history and revolutionary spirit.