Heretics (Annotated)

By: Chesterton, Gilbert K.

Differentiated book- It has a historical context with research of the time-Heretics is a collection of 20 essays originally published by GK Chesterton in 1905. In his first essay, Chesterton describes his understanding of Orthodox and heretic words as they are applied and changed in the modern period. Chesterton argues that in modernity, "The word 'orthodoxy' not only no longer means being right, it means being wrong." He goes on to write that society no longer tolerates the philosophy or religion of a man's life, but is increasingly absorbed in "art for art's sake." Chesterton identifies this tendency to vaguely replace ideological substance and criticizes popular writers, public figures, politicians, and others for proclaiming a gospel of silence when moral and philosophical direction is needed. "A hundred years ago, our affairs for better or for worse were triumphantly handled by rhetoricians.Now our affairs are hopelessly confused by strong and silent men. ""I am not saying that there are no stronger men than these; but will anyone say that there are stronger men than the old men who were dominated by their philosophy and steeped in their religion? Can slavery be better than freedom?" their slavery has become more than our freedom it will be difficult for anyone to deny it. "

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B086PRKY87
• ISBN13: 9798634359526
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.0" x 10.0"