Episode 3: The Architects of Naturalism
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04-Jun-2026
Was the theory of evolution simply discovered through objective science—or was it driven by deeper philosophical commitments from the very beginning? In Episode 3 of Shadow League, we trace the intellectual roots of naturalism long before Charles Darwin published On the Origin of Species. From the influential Lunar Society of Birmingham to the writings of Erasmus Darwin, this episode uncovers how progressive thinkers strategically challenged the biblical worldview that once shaped Western civilization. Exploring the connection between philosophy, science, and cultural transformation, this episode reveals how ideas rooted in naturalism reshaped education, morality, and society itself.
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