In the age of optimism, materialism and selfishness were strongly criticized by

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Dostoyevsky and Carlyle were both authors who expressed criticism of materialism and selfishness during the Age of Optimism. Comte and Durkheim were sociologists who focused on positivism and the scientific study of society. Queen Victoria was a political figure during this time period, but did not express strong opinions on these topics. Darwin's theories focused on evolution and natural selection, not materialism or selfishness. The Catholic Church also criticized materialism and selfishness, but their influence was not as strong during this period as it had been in previous centuries.

In the Age of Optimism, Materialism and Selfishness Were Strongly