Orthodoxy
eng. Orthodoxy · 1908
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Interesting Facts
- The book is a response to the criticism Chesterton faced after publishing his previous work «Heretics».
- Chesterton uses paradoxes and humor to explain his philosophical and religious views.
- The author views Christianity as a system that combines rationality and mysticism, asserting that it best explains the human experience.
- Chesterton describes his journey to faith as one filled with doubts and questions, making his narrative more personal and sincere.
- The book explores themes of freedom, progress, and tradition, offering original perspectives on these concepts.
- Chesterton argues that belief in miracles and the supernatural does not contradict reason but rather enriches it.
- The author uses the metaphor of a «white fence» to explain how traditions and dogmas protect society from chaos and destruction.

Date of publication: 17 October 2024
Updated: 14 April 2025
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Genre: Philosophy
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