MM Mangasarian
Mangasar Magurditch Mangasarian (born December 29, 1859 - † June 26, 1943 ) was an Armenian - American philosopher. He gained notoriety for his commitment to atheism .
Life
Mangasarian founded the rationalist Independent Religious Society in Chicago in 1890 and remained its director until 1925. He wrote a number of well-known books critical of religion. The works in which he turned against the historical existence of Jesus of Nazareth in the spirit of the Jesus myth were particularly important . Mangasarian also wrote a large number of essays. Many of his works have been translated into several languages, including German. The focus is on religion-critical and religious-philosophical nature.
Work (selection)
- The Truth About Jesus, Is He a Myth? (2006), ISBN 1426414994
- How The Bible Was Invented: A Lecture (2008), ISBN 0548908230
- Is Life Worth Living Without Immortality? (2008), ISBN 0548855005 .
- Morality Without God: Including Letter To Right Reverend Bishop Anderson (2008), ISBN 0548843139
- Rome Rule In Ireland: A Lecture Delivered Before The Independent Religious Society (2008), ISBN 0548882819 .
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| SURNAME | Mangasarian, MM |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Mangasarian, Mangasar Magurditch |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Armenian-American philosopher |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 29, 1859 |
| DATE OF DEATH | June 26, 1943 |