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Freethought
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Freethought is a
philosophical viewpoint that holds that
beliefs should be formed on the basis of
science and
logical principles and not be compromised by
authority,
tradition, or any other
dogma. The cognitive application of freethought is known as
freethinking, and practitioners of freethought are known as
freethinkers.
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