Alex's review
Orthodoxy
by G.K. Chesterton
Alex's review
Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton
Alex's review
rating:
I thoroughly enjoy G.K. Chesterton's writing. I think he is a brilliant intellectual, and one of the best modern writers incorporating the history and theology of Catholicism--certainly one of the best in the first half of the 20th century. Without quoting the Bible chapter and verse, he alludes to the more unfamiliar and subtle supporting ideas presented in the past. He also brilliantly manipulates current (early 20th century) thinkers as foils to his theories. Unfortunately, in his book Orthodoxy I find his philosophy stilted and in many ways trapped in the era of its conception. Ultimately, Chesterton fails to persuade me as he fails to make headway in his philosophy. In my opinion, philosophy is about the question, not the answer. The answer, with logic, should be obvious to the reader. Though Mr. Chesterton sets up extended philosophical questions, he writes to tell you the answer. Interesting read, more interesting in its relationship to his other writings and critiques of the th...more
