British author and thinker Samuel Butler was a sharp critic of the social and cultural norms of his time. In this insightful analysis, John Douglas Grant explores Butler's views on topics ranging from religion and science to gender roles and education. Through extensive research and analysis of Butler's works, Grant provides a thoughtful and thought-provoking examination of a complex and fascinating figure in Victorian literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.