Publisher's Synopsis
""Unbelief in the Nineteenth Century"" by Henry Sheldon is a comprehensive study of the rise of skepticism and disbelief in western society during the 1800s. The book explores the historical, cultural, and intellectual factors that contributed to the decline of religious faith and the emergence of secularism. Sheldon examines the works of prominent thinkers and writers of the time, including Darwin, Marx, Nietzsche, and Freud, and analyzes their impact on the religious landscape of the era. The book also delves into the social and political implications of unbelief, such as the rise of individualism, the decline of traditional morality, and the challenges posed to established institutions. Overall, ""Unbelief in the Nineteenth Century"" provides a nuanced and insightful perspective on a pivotal moment in the history of western thought and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.