# Freethought and Freedom: The English Deists

**URL:** <https://www.libertarianism.org/podcasts/excursions/freethought-and-freedom-the-english-deists>

**By** George H. Smith

**Published:** November 1, 2017

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George H. Smith explains the origins of deism and its basic ideas.

George H. Smith explains the origins of deism and its basic ideas.

[Originally published in essay form on March 20, 2015.](https://www.libertarianism.org/columns/freethought-freedom-english-deists)