Charles Southwell (1814 – 1860) was a prominent British freethinker and an advocate for secularism in the nineteenth century. His literary journey is marked by a passionate commitment to uncovering and challenging the religious superstitions of his time. Southwell is best known for his seminal work 'Superstition Unveiled,' where he critically examines and deconstructs the religious beliefs that were prevalent in society. His approach to criticism was often direct and unapologetic, which earned him both admiration and controversy among his contemporaries. Southwell's writing style was characterized by its clear, persuasive, and sometimes polemic tone as he sought to encourage rational thinking and skepticism towards religious doctrine. His efforts were not just limited to his writings; he also founded and edited the 'Oracle of Reason,' which was the first explicitly atheistic publication in Britain. Southwell's contributions to the intellectual discourse of his time were instrumental in fostering the secular movement. Despite facing imprisonment for blasphemy due to his outspoken views, he remained undeterred in his mission to promote reason over superstition. Southwell's legacy lives on through his passionate advocacy for free thought and his commitment to challenging the intellectual status quo of his time.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 16.9.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur |
Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie | |
Schlagworte | 19th century classics • Atheism • Classic Literature • Critical analysis • Empirical reasoning • enlightenment era literature • Enlightenment philosophy • Freethought advocacy • historical narrative • Human culture examination • Intellectual Fiction • Intellectual rigor • Literary criticism • Mythology • Mythology and folklore in fiction • philosophical discourse • philosophical fiction • Rationalism • Rationalist themes • Religions • Secular critique • skepticism in literature • Social Transformation • societal norms |
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