Religion and Public Doctrine in Modern England

Focusing on the interplay between Christian and secular arguments, this volume explores Christianity's significant influence on modern English thought. Cowling examines Tractarianism and Ultramontanism alongside secular humanism, highlighting the interconnectedness of religion with science, history, and literature. The text emphasizes how literature serves as a tool for religious indoctrination and underscores the deep relationships among political, philosophical, literary, and religious ideas within the English intelligentsia.