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Edward B. Aveling: the people's Darwin.

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  • 1Nineteenth Century Serials Edition Project, Birkbeck College, University of London, 26 Russell Square, Bloomsbury, London, UK WC1B 5DQ. s.paylor@bbk.ac.uk

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|June 7, 2005
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Late-19th century irreligious groups, particularly Secularists, adopted Darwinism to promote atheism. Edward Bibbins Aveling

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Area of Science:

  • History of Science
  • Evolutionary Biology
  • Sociology of Religion

Background:

  • Darwinism's late-19th century perception as atheistic.
  • Extensive research on religious reception of Darwinism.
  • Limited understanding of irreligious groups' engagement with Darwinism.

Discussion:

  • Edward Bibbins Aveling's role as a Secularist popularizer.
  • Aveling's contribution to atheistic interpretations of Darwinism.
  • Public reception and dissemination of scientific ideas by non-academics.

Key Insights:

  • Irreligious groups actively utilized Darwinism for polemical purposes.
  • Aveling's work fostered public support for atheism.
  • Challenged scientific authority and democratized knowledge dissemination.

Outlook:

  • Further research into the public's engagement with scientific theories.
  • Understanding the historical interplay between science, religion, and secularism.
  • Exploring the impact of popularizers on scientific discourse.

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