Orthodoxy - G. K. Chesterton - Dover Thrift Editions

Orthodoxy by G. K. Chesterton is a treatise that sets out a defence of Christianity. This Dover Thrift Editions paperback presents the author’s formal arguments in accessible, down-to-earth language.

Key details

• Author: G. K. Chesterton
• Series: Dover Thrift Editions
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 160
• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc
• Publication date: 31 August 2020

Synopsis

Often described as the masterpiece of Chesterton’s distinguished literary career, this work uses “orthodoxy” in the sense of “right opinion”, applying the idea of correct reasoning to a scholarly case for Christian belief. The argument is presented with a deliberate clarity, balancing formal structure with an everyday register that keeps complex ideas within reach.

Alongside its reasoning, the book draws on thought-provoking analogies, personal anecdotes and an engaging humour, giving the polemic an enduring charm and persuasive force. It sits within the fields of religion and philosophy.

Rackhams Reference : BF953CQHG9