Orthodoxy

The paradox of modern thought and the defense of reason

Gilbert Keith Chesterton

114 pages, parution le 22/06/2023

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In "Orthodoxy," G.K. Chesterton embarks on a philosophical journey to explore the paradoxes of modern thought and the defense of reason. The text begins with an introduction that sets the stage for a response to critics who challenged Chesterton to articulate his own cosmic theory. He humorously describes his realization that his seemingly novel ideas were, in fact, aligned with traditional Christian orthodoxy. The narrative unfolds with a discussion on the nature of sanity and madness, where Chesterton argues that reason, when detached from mysticism, can lead to insanity. He illustrates this with the metaphor of a man who believes he has discovered England, only to find it was already known-a reflection of his own intellectual journey. Chesterton critiques the modern world's tendency to isolate virtues, leading to their distortion. He highlights how humility, once a virtue that encouraged change, has shifted to undermine conviction, resulting in a society that doubts its own beliefs. This misplaced humility, he argues, is more dangerous than arrogance. The text delves into the dangers of unchecked skepticism, warning that it can lead to the destruction of reason itself. Chesterton asserts that reason requires faith, as it is an act of faith to believe that our thoughts correspond to reality. The work is a defense of the necessity of religious authority as a safeguard for reason, arguing that without it, the human intellect risks self-destruction. Chesterton's exploration is not merely an academic exercise but a personal reflection on his own intellectual evolution, ultimately affirming the value of Christian orthodoxy as a framework that balances reason and mysticism.

L'auteur - Gilbert Keith Chesterton

G.K. Chesterton (1874-1936), fut l'un des plus célèbres écrivains du renouveau catholique anglais au début du XXe siècle. Ses talents multiples lui ont permis d'aborder tous les genres littéraires. Avec son ami Hilaire Belloc, il a mis son talent et son intelligence au service du « distributisme », un courant de pensée politique critique de la modernité.

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Caractéristiques techniques

	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Culturea
Auteur(s)	Gilbert Keith Chesterton
Parution	22/06/2023
Nb. de pages	114
Format	14.8 x 21
Couverture	Broché
Poids	159g
EAN13	9791041817658