Swear Not at All: Containing an Exposure of the Needlessness and Mischievousness as Well as Antichristianity of the Ceremony of an Oath (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417946266)

Swear Not at All is a book written by Jeremy Bentham, a British philosopher and social reformer, in which he argues against the use of oaths and the practice of swearing in legal and religious contexts. Bentham exposes the needlessness and mischievousness of taking an oath, and the antichristianity of the ceremony itself. He argues that oaths are unnecessary, as the truth can be ascertained through other means, and that they can be harmful, as they can encourage perjury, create suspicion and distrust, and undermine the integrity of the legal system. Bentham also critiques the religious aspects of oaths, arguing that they are inconsistent with the teachings of Christianity and can lead to superstition and idolatry. Overall, Swear Not at All is a thought-provoking and influential work that challenges traditional beliefs about the use of oaths and the role of religion in society.1817. A View of the Parliamentary Recognition of its Needlessness, implied in the practice of both houses: and an indication of the unexceptionable securities, by which whatsoever practical good purposes the ceremony has been employed to serve would be more effectually provided for. Together with proof of the open and persevering contempt of moral and religious principle, perpetuated by it and rendered universal, in the two Church-of-England Universities; more especially in the University of Oxford. Pre-detached from an Introduction to the Rationale of Evidence.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.

Author: Jeremy Bentham
ISBN-10: 1417946261
ISBN-13: 9781417946266
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/20/2004
Pages: 104
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.36lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d