Heretics

Summary

In the book «Heretics», Gilbert Keith Chesterton examines various philosophical and cultural ideas that he considers erroneous or dangerous for society. Chesterton critiques contemporary thinkers and writers such as George Bernard Shaw and H.G. Wells for their departure from traditional Christian values and morals. He argues that these «heretics» undermine the foundations of society by offering subjective and often contradictory ideologies instead. Chesterton defends the importance of common sense, tradition, and religious faith as the basis for a stable and just society. The book is a collection of essays in which the author, with his characteristic wit and paradoxical style, presents his views on modern culture and philosophy.