The speeches and writings in "The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 5" were delivered by American orator and agnostic Robert G. Ingersoll throughout the 19th century. Politics, science, literature, and religion are among the many themes covered in the book. Ingersoll focuses on the idea of individual freedom and how it relates to society in this book. He contends that everyone should be let to live their life as they see fit, provided that they do not do damage to other people. According to Ingersoll, repressive institutions like slavery and monarchy should be eliminated since they are barriers to development. Ingersoll not only promotes individual freedom but also addresses other social and political concerns of the day such women's rights, the function of the state, and the death sentence. His works and speeches were well-liked during his time and distinguished by his humor, eloquence, and rationality. Scholars and readers alike still ponder and value his writings today.