Heretics by G. K. Chesterton

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Author Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936
Title Heretics
Note Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Introductory remarks on the importance of orthodoxy -- On the negative spirit -- On Mr. Rudyard Kipling and making the world small -- Mr. Bernard Shaw -- Mr. H.G. Wells and the giants -- Christmas and the aesthetes -- Omar and the sacred vine -- The mildness of the yellow press -- The moods of Mr. George Moore -- On sandals and simplicity -- Science and the savages -- Paganism and Mr. Lowes Dickinson -- Celts and celtophiles -- On certain modern writers and the institution of the family -- On smart novelists and the smart set -- On Mr. McCabe and a divine frivolity -- On the wit of Whistler -- The fallacy of the young nation -- Slum novelists and the slums -- Concluding remarks on the importance of orthodoxy.
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Summary "Heretics" by G. K. Chesterton is a critical examination and philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century. The book addresses the moral and intellectual confusion of modern society, particularly the shifting definitions and attitudes toward orthodoxy and heresy. Chesterton critiques prominent figures of his time, such as Rudyard Kipling and H.G. Wells, as he explores the erosion of philosophical thought and the significance of fundamental beliefs in literature and politics. At the start of "Heretics," Chesterton lays the groundwork for his arguments by contrasting the ancient notions of heresy and orthodoxy with contemporary perspectives. He observes that what was once considered honorable—standing firm in one's beliefs against the crowd—has become inverted; now, the term "heretic" is often worn as a badge of pride by those who release themselves from conventional truths. Chesterton discusses the dangers of abandoning overarching ideals, claiming that society is losing sight of the broader questions of existence, morality, and philosophy in favor of ephemeral details. The opening portions introduce his intention to confront various notable thinkers, positioning them as representatives of flawed philosophies that neglect the essential truths of human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Apologetics
Subject Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936
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EBook-No. 470
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Most Recently Updated Jan 16, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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