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A Discourse Concerning Ridicule And Irony In Writing: In A Letter To The Reverend Dr. Nathanael Marshall by Anthony Collins. This 1729 treatise defends the legitimate use of ridicule, irony, and satire in religious and political debate, arguing that liberty of examination and open discussion are essential to truth. Collins counters calls for suppressing polemical wit and treats the subject as central to the health of public discourse. He presents a chain of confutations to objections that ridicule harms religion or civil order, drawing on the practices of celebrated writers and philosophers—from Socrates and Erasmus to Dryden and Stillingfleet—and noting how different religious groups have employed humor to expose absurdities and imposture. The work emphasizes that serious writing can and should challenge pretension without descending into gratuitous invective, proposing modest rules and, ultimately, a legal guard for decency that would still leave room for honest debate. It surveys historical attitudes toward Ridicule across sects and argues for moderation, liberty, and the continued pursuit of truth through reasoned humor.
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