Introducing my most recent article for An Unexpected Journal

Recently, I had the great privilege to continue working with An Unexpected Journal with their latest journal on Modernity. Having worked with them in the past on their Dostoevsky edition, I was greatly excited to share my recent interest in 19th century theology with their audience.

In this essay, I introduce key themes in 19th century thought which can be viewed as the groundwork and influence behind the major developments in secularism. I would highly recommend you to go check it out if you are interested!

Abstract:

The 19th century was a breakthrough period for secularism. Many thinkers like D.F. Strauss, C. Darwin, L. Feuerbach, and more made their major contributions towards secularism. While the arguments they made were not new, their impact on a societal and intellectual aspect allowed them to present a positive case for secularism in a way which has not been done before. By understanding the arguments of these 19th century thinkers, one would be better equipped at interacting with secular peers, and also in recognizing the hidden arguments and motivations behind common atheist arguments. Therefore, this article is written with the goal of analyzing the works of Darwin, Feuerbach, Marx, and Strauss in order to provide the reader with this crucial insight into apologetics and contemporary debates about religion.