Name: Heretics
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Author: G. K. Chesterton

Type

Physical Book

Author

G. K. Chesterton

Publisher

Literary Licensing, LLC

Language

English

Pages

304

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

25.4x17.8x1.8 cm

Weight

0.74 kg.

ISBN13

9781497904521

Synopsis "Heretics"

""Heretics"" is a collection of essays written by Gilbert K. Chesterton, a British writer, journalist, and philosopher, and published in 1905. In this book, Chesterton presents his critique of contemporary thinkers and movements that he considered to be ""heretical"" or deviating from traditional Christian beliefs and values. He examines various topics such as skepticism, materialism, agnosticism, modernism, and scientific rationalism, and argues that they are all flawed and dangerous to human society. Chesterton's writing style is witty, humorous, and paradoxical, and he uses his unique perspective to challenge the prevailing ideas of his time. He also defends his own Christian faith and promotes the importance of tradition, morality, and spirituality in human life. ""Heretics"" is a thought-provoking and entertaining read for anyone interested in philosophy, religion, and social criticism.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1914 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

G. K. Chesterton

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G. K. Chesterton (London, May 29, 1874 – Beaconsfield, June 14, 1936) was a prolific British writer, author of essays, novels, poetry, biographies, and Christian apologetics. His work is characterized by irony, paradoxical wit, and a critical view of modernity. He was a prominent convert to Catholicism and an influential figure in religious and literary thought of his time. He is also known for his brilliant argumentative style and his defense of common sense.

Among his most recognized works are The Man Who Was Thursday (1908), Orthodoxy (1908), The Innocence of Father Brown (1911), Heretics (1905), The Ball and the Cross (1909), and The Resurrection of Rome (1930). He cultivated the essay, the novel of ideas, detective stories, and social and religious criticism.

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