A landmark Victorian exploration of science, evolution, and the future of religious belief.

In The Idea of God as Affected by Modern Knowledge, philosopher and historian John Fiske examines how modern scientific discoveries transformed humanity’s understanding of God, religion, and the universe. Written during the height of the evolutionary debates following Darwin, this influential work seeks to reconcile scientific inquiry with spiritual meaning.

Fiske explores:

the philosophical implications of evolution
the relationship between science and religion
cosmic development and divine order
morality in an evolutionary universe
human progress and spiritual thought
the transformation of religious ideas in the modern age

Combining philosophy, cosmology, theology, and Victorian intellectual history, Fiske argues that scientific advancement need not destroy faith, but may instead deepen humanity’s understanding of existence and universal law.

Clear, thoughtful, and historically important, this illustrated edition remains essential reading for students of philosophy, religion, science history, and nineteenth-century thought.

A powerful reflection on humanity’s search for meaning in the modern scientific world.