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Heretics by G. K. Chesterton

Heretics

G. K. Chesterton

Start Publishing LLC · Print & ebook · February 18, 2013

A Philosophy pick for readers exploring Heretics.

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Who it’s for
Chesterton’s spirited critique invites you to consider how philosophy shapes society and spiritual life.
Themes
Social critique, Philosophy’s importance
Genres
Christian Apologetics, Religion & Philosophy, Religious Essays

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About this book

In Heretics, Gilbert K. Chesterton rails against what he sees as wrong with society. He points out how society has gone astray and how life and spiritually could be brought back into focus. It is foolish, generally speaking, for a philosopher to set fire to another philosopher in Smithfield Market because they do not agree in their theory of the universe. That was done very frequently in the last decadence of the Middle Ages, and it failed altogether in its object.

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But there is one thing that is infinitely more absurd and unpractical than burning a man for his philosophy. This is the habit of saying that his philosophy does not matter, and this is done universally in the twentieth century, in the decadence of the great revolutionary period. - G. K. Chesterton

Ideas That Matter

Chesterton’s spirited critique invites you to consider how philosophy shapes society and spiritual life.

Come here for

  • A literary-minded encounter with questions of belief and public life
  • Chesterton’s pointed challenge to the idea that philosophies don’t matter

Expect

  • Argumentative, contemplative reflections on society and spiritual focus

Where it sits

Christian Apologetics57%
Religious Essays40%
Religion & Philosophy28%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Religion & Philosophy
  • Religion in the Arts
  • Christian Apologetics
Authors
G. K. Chesterton
Publisher
Start Publishing LLC
Published
February 18, 2013
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Social critique · Philosophy’s importance
Reading lane
Religion & Philosophy