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Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
1866
1946
Wells, Herbert George
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Mr. Belloc objects to "The outline of history"
$aNew York :$bGeorge H. Doran Co., $c1926.
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"Mr. Belloc Objects to 'The Outline of History'" by H. G. Wells is a critical response and discussion published in the early 20th century. The work is crafted as an argumentative piece, focusing on Hilaire Belloc's critique of Wells's historical account, particularly regarding themes of natural selection and Catholic doctrine. The central topic revolves around the contrasting viewpoints on historical interpretation, scientific understanding, and religious belief. The opening of the text sets the stage for an intense debate between Wells and Belloc, illustrating how Belloc leverages his Catholic perspective to challenge Wells’s interpretations of history and science. It highlights the personal nature of their exchanges, revealing the larger cultural and ideological conflicts of the time. Wells meticulously addresses Belloc's criticisms, arguing for the logical foundations of natural selection and the evolution of species, while exposing the flaws in Belloc’s reasoning and his reliance on unsubstantiated assertions. This begins what promises to be a profound exploration of the intersection between religion and modern scientific thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/mrbellocobjectst0000well/page/n9/mode/2up
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Reading ease score: 60.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946. Outline of history
Belloc, Hilaire, 1870-1953
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Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches
Category: History - Other
Category: Philosophy & Ethics
Category: Religion/Spirituality
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