: A central feature is the shift toward atheism and "godlessness," which Dawson believes gave the Revolution its unique character and predictable history of violence.
In his work, , Christopher Dawson identifies several key features of the French Revolution, focusing on its spiritual and ideological roots rather than just social or economic factors. Key Intellectual Features The Gods of Revolution
: Dawson labels Jean-Jacques Rousseau as the "spiritual father" of the era, whose ideas of revolutionary idealism paved the way for modern liberalism, socialism, and anarchism. : A central feature is the shift toward
: Approximately 200–277 pages (depending on the edition). Series : Part of The Works of Christopher Dawson . : Approximately 200–277 pages (depending on the edition)
: The movement replaced the old Christian order—which unified society through shared faith—with a new, secularized spirit that failed to provide a lasting form of unity. Book Specifications
: Dawson argues the Revolution was not truly animated by democratic ideals but by an "authoritarian liberalism" that held a fundamental contempt for the common people.
: Intended for scholarly and professional readers in the fields of history and political science. The Gods of Revolution (Works of Christopher Dawson)