Orthodoxy
About this book
Orthodoxy is G. K. Chesterton’s response to his critics’ assertion that his earlier collection of essays, Heretics, had “merely criticised current philosophies without offering any alternative philosophy.” In his intellectual journey from pagan to agnostic to positivist philosopher, he had attempted to build a philosophy “some ten minutes in advance of the truth.” But when he compared his modern philosophy with Christian theology, he realized that he was “the man who with the utmost daring discovered what had been discovered before.” Thus, Orthodoxy is a work of Christian apologetics, where Chesterton tries to show that Christianity is a universal answer to the everyday needs of humanity, and not just an arbitrary philosophy handed down from on high.
Reader Profile
4.2/5 · 43624 readers · 118 pages · ≈ 2 h 11 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read Orthodoxy?
About ≈ 2 h 11 m — 118 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Orthodoxy?
118 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Orthodoxy?
It sits on the Religion, Essays, Biography & Memoir shelves.
Is Orthodoxy in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Orthodoxy?
The main characters include G. K. Chesterton (1874-1936).
Where does Orthodoxy take place?
It takes place in 20th century.
Who wrote Orthodoxy?
Gilbert Keith Chesterton.
Where can I read Orthodoxy online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library