ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -: a person who thinks freely or independently : one who forms opinions on the basis of reason independently of authority. especially : one who rejects or is skeptical of religious dogma.

Detailed explanation-2: -Regarding religion, freethinkers typically hold that there is insufficient evidence to support the existence of supernatural phenomena. According to the Freedom from Religion Foundation, “No one can be a freethinker who demands conformity to a bible, creed, or messiah.

Detailed explanation-3: -Free thinking enables us to generate ideas that have the power and potential to transform the world. Free thinkers also form more effective and efficient governments, teachers, scholars etc. They allow themselves to think of concepts not mentioned in textbooks, and thus, experience personal and social success.

Detailed explanation-4: -forming your own opinions and beliefs, especially about religion or politics, rather than just accepting what is officially or commonly believed and taught: We want our children to grow into freethinking, confident adults. She advocates freethinking views on religious issues.