George Eliot

George Eliot, the pen name of Mary Ann Evans, was a 19th-century English novelist known for her deep explorations of human psychology and morality. An agnostic, Eliot questioned traditional religious beliefs while advocating for a moral framework grounded in human experience rather than divine authority. She emphasized empathy, individuality, and the complexities of human relationships. Through her works, like "Middlemarch," she illustrated the struggles of characters seeking meaning in a world without clear religious guidance, encouraging readers to find ethical purpose through reason and compassion rather than faith alone.