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LoC No.: 20005411

Title: The Superstition of Divorce

Note: Reading ease score: 63.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "The Superstition of Divorce" by G. K. Chesterton is a philosophical examination of the social and moral implications of divorce, written in the early 20th century. The text argues that divorce is treated as a form of liberation in modern society but critiques this notion by asserting that it undermines the sanctity of marriage, which is fundamentally a promise or vow. Through a series of essays, Chesterton explores the historical significance of marital vows and the societal consequences of viewing marriage merely as a legal contract. At the start of the work, the author introduces the idea that contemporary discussions around divorce often neglect to adequately consider the meaning and implications of marriage itself. He emphasizes a need to understand what a marriage vow represents, positioning it as an act of commitment rather than a casual choice. Chesterton critiques the opportunistic attitudes of reformers who advocate for easier divorce laws without reflecting on the foundational aspects of marriage itself. He thus sets the stage for a nuanced debate about not only the nature of divorce but also the broader implications for family and society, challenging readers to reconsider their perspectives on these issues. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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

EBook No.: 62680

Published: Jul 17, 2020

Downloads: 111

Language: English

Subject: Divorce

LoCC: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 20005411

Title: The Superstition of Divorce

Note: Reading ease score: 63.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Tim Lindell, Chuck Greif and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Summary: "The Superstition of Divorce" by G. K. Chesterton is a philosophical examination of the social and moral implications of divorce, written in the early 20th century. The text argues that divorce is treated as a form of liberation in modern society but critiques this notion by asserting that it undermines the sanctity of marriage, which is fundamentally a promise or vow. Through a series of essays, Chesterton explores the historical significance of marital vows and the societal consequences of viewing marriage merely as a legal contract. At the start of the work, the author introduces the idea that contemporary discussions around divorce often neglect to adequately consider the meaning and implications of marriage itself. He emphasizes a need to understand what a marriage vow represents, positioning it as an act of commitment rather than a casual choice. Chesterton critiques the opportunistic attitudes of reformers who advocate for easier divorce laws without reflecting on the foundational aspects of marriage itself. He thus sets the stage for a nuanced debate about not only the nature of divorce but also the broader implications for family and society, challenging readers to reconsider their perspectives on these issues. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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

EBook No.: 62680

Published: Jul 17, 2020

Downloads: 111

Language: English

Subject: Divorce

LoCC: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.