Orthodoxy

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.