Ciencia y secularización en Las fuerzas extrañas, de Leopoldo Lugones

Abstract Taking as reference the literary criticism from English-speaking world, this essay attempts to explain correlations between science and secularization shown in Las fuerzas extrañas , a collection of short stories by Argentinian modernista author Leopoldo Lugones. By analyzing intertextual connections Lugones’ book The Secret Doctrine ambitious theosophical treatise authored Helena P. Blavatsky, using also concept “scientific paradigm” proposed Thomas Kuhn, conclusion is reached that Lugones both, firm opponent materialistic scientific positivism nineteenth century, proponent new syncretic spiritualism simultaneously coincides with distances Christian Weltanschauung.