Project Gutenberg 1994-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 1274 Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith) 1874 1936 Chesterton, Gilbert Keith Chesterton, Gilbert K. (Gilbert Keith) Orthodoxy Companion to Heretics There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #16769 This etext was proofread by Martin Ward and compared against a separate copy scanned by Mike Perry "Orthodoxy" by G. K. Chesterton is a philosophical exploration written in the late 19th century. In this work, Chesterton responds to critiques of his earlier writings, particularly "Heretics," by presenting his own affirmative philosophy centered on Christian orthodoxy. The text navigates through personal and intellectual reflections to illustrate how he arrived at his beliefs, engaging with themes of tradition, imagination, and the need for a balance between the familiar and the foreign. The beginning of "Orthodoxy" sets the stage for Chesterton's journey of self-discovery as he contemplates his philosophical position. He recounts the influence of prior critics and emphasizes the importance of providing an explanation for his faith. He uses a vivid metaphor of a man discovering England, implying that his philosophical journey mirrors a realization of pre-existing truths. Chesterton argues against the modern tendency to deny fundamental human experiences, such as the existence of sin, while asserting the need for a romantic view of the world that combines wonder with a sense of belonging. This opening section establishes a personal narrative intertwined with broader philosophical discussions, ultimately serving as an invitation to readers to reflect on their beliefs. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Apologetics Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936 Christianity -- Essence, genius, nature BR Text Christianity Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Religion/Spirituality 396249 2025-07-01T04:20:41.634868 text/html 396091 395935 2024-10-01T04:29:18.105712 2023-10-01T04:20:17.310933 text/html text/html 211604 2025-07-01T04:20:46.684840 application/epub+zip 215807 2025-07-01T04:20:43.192868 application/epub+zip 215807 2025-07-01T04:20:42.195864 application/epub+zip 340729 2025-07-01T04:20:49.595833 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 324728 2025-07-01T04:20:46.104865 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 292792 2022-09-01T04:25:12.331199 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 382249 2025-07-01T04:20:41.328870 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 362492 2024-10-29T08:21:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17783 2025-07-01T04:20:49.718807 application/rdf+xml 10052 2025-07-01T04:20:42.679842 image/jpeg 2754 2025-07-01T04:20:42.435848 image/jpeg 207936 2025-07-01T04:20:41.666870 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia