The Great Agnostic

This biography of Robert Green Ingersoll, a prominent 19th-century orator known as "the Great Agnostic," highlights his passionate advocacy for Enlightenment principles, secularism, and the separation of church and state during America's Gilded Age. Authored by Susan Jacoby, it places Ingersoll within the broader context of American secular history, emphasizing his role in shaping debates on issues like religious influence, women's rights, and evolution—topics still relevant today. The book reclaims Ingersoll’s legacy as a vital figure committed to liberty of conscience for all, regardless of belief.