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Title: Orthodoxy

Note: Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "Orthodoxy" by G. K. Chesterton is a philosophical work written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a defense of the author's beliefs and critiques contemporary thought, addressing Christianity, individualism, and modern skepticism. Central to the text is the author’s perspective on how a balanced understanding of faith can coexist with reason, emphasizing a desire for a worldview that appreciates both the familiar and the mysterious aspects of life. The opening of "Orthodoxy" presents Chesterton's motivations for writing the book, sparked by a challenge from critics regarding his previous work, "Heretics." He introduces the idea that he aims to articulate a personal philosophy that reconciles astonishment with security, using a metaphor of a man who mistakenly believes he has discovered England rather than realizing he has always been part of it. The author proposes that genuine philosophy should embrace both the wonder of existence and the groundedness of faith, asserting that the exploration of orthodoxy is about discovering truths that resonate universally, rather than proposing a rigid system of beliefs. This section sets the stage for a broader discussion on morality, sanity, and the essential paradoxes of life, framing Chesterton’s journey towards affirming traditional Christian doctrines as a response to the complexities and contradictions of modern thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936

EBook No.: 16769

Published: Sep 28, 2005

Downloads: 894

Language: English

Subject: Apologetics

Subject: Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936

Subject: Christianity -- Essence, genius, nature

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-09T23:11:39Z Orthodoxy

This edition has images.

Title: Orthodoxy

Note: Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Clare Coney and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Orthodoxy" by G. K. Chesterton is a philosophical work written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a defense of the author's beliefs and critiques contemporary thought, addressing Christianity, individualism, and modern skepticism. Central to the text is the author’s perspective on how a balanced understanding of faith can coexist with reason, emphasizing a desire for a worldview that appreciates both the familiar and the mysterious aspects of life. The opening of "Orthodoxy" presents Chesterton's motivations for writing the book, sparked by a challenge from critics regarding his previous work, "Heretics." He introduces the idea that he aims to articulate a personal philosophy that reconciles astonishment with security, using a metaphor of a man who mistakenly believes he has discovered England rather than realizing he has always been part of it. The author proposes that genuine philosophy should embrace both the wonder of existence and the groundedness of faith, asserting that the exploration of orthodoxy is about discovering truths that resonate universally, rather than proposing a rigid system of beliefs. This section sets the stage for a broader discussion on morality, sanity, and the essential paradoxes of life, framing Chesterton’s journey towards affirming traditional Christian doctrines as a response to the complexities and contradictions of modern thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936

EBook No.: 16769

Published: Sep 28, 2005

Downloads: 894

Language: English

Subject: Apologetics

Subject: Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936

Subject: Christianity -- Essence, genius, nature

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:16769:3 2005-09-28T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith) en 1