Project Gutenberg 1996-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 1386 Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith) 1874 1936 Chesterton, Gilbert Keith Chesterton, Gilbert K. (Gilbert Keith) Heretics Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heretics_(book) Introductory remarks on the importance of orthodoxy -- On the negative spirit -- On Mr. Rudyard Kipling and making the world small -- Mr. Bernard Shaw -- Mr. H.G. Wells and the giants -- Christmas and the aesthetes -- Omar and the sacred vine -- The mildness of the yellow press -- The moods of Mr. George Moore -- On sandals and simplicity -- Science and the savages -- Paganism and Mr. Lowes Dickinson -- Celts and celtophiles -- On certain modern writers and the institution of the family -- On smart novelists and the smart set -- On Mr. McCabe and a divine frivolity -- On the wit of Whistler -- The fallacy of the young nation -- Slum novelists and the slums -- Concluding remarks on the importance of orthodoxy. Produced by Mike Piff and Martin Ward. HTML version by Al Haines. "Heretics" by G. K. Chesterton is a critical examination and philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century. The book addresses the moral and intellectual confusion of modern society, particularly the shifting definitions and attitudes toward orthodoxy and heresy. Chesterton critiques prominent figures of his time, such as Rudyard Kipling and H.G. Wells, as he explores the erosion of philosophical thought and the significance of fundamental beliefs in literature and politics. At the start of "Heretics," Chesterton lays the groundwork for his arguments by contrasting the ancient notions of heresy and orthodoxy with contemporary perspectives. He observes that what was once considered honorable—standing firm in one's beliefs against the crowd—has become inverted; now, the term "heretic" is often worn as a badge of pride by those who release themselves from conventional truths. Chesterton discusses the dangers of abandoning overarching ideals, claiming that society is losing sight of the broader questions of existence, morality, and philosophy in favor of ephemeral details. The opening portions introduce his intention to confront various notable thinkers, positioning them as representatives of flawed philosophies that neglect the essential truths of human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Apologetics Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936 PR Text Christianity Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Religion/Spirituality 404799 2025-07-01T05:29:33.297976 text/html 377529 2024-01-16T02:14:35 text/html 432126 2025-07-01T05:29:37.754983 application/epub+zip 431477 2025-07-01T05:29:34.363001 application/epub+zip 289046 2025-07-01T05:29:33.756003 application/epub+zip 673882 2025-07-01T05:29:40.835941 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 649086 2025-07-01T05:29:37.352947 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 288373 2022-09-01T05:59:26.266918 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 390313 2025-07-01T05:29:33.085001 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 370603 2024-01-16T21:39:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17634 2025-07-01T05:29:40.960917 application/rdf+xml 20480 2025-07-01T05:29:34.017964 image/jpeg 3111 2025-07-01T05:29:33.882972 image/jpeg 706235 2025-07-01T05:29:33.334950 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