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Why does Chesterton say, in this book, that rationalistic ages are especially prone to superstition? He does not explain the thought at length.

Michael Kenan Baldwin Because rationalism is associated with the veneration of agnosticism, and agnosticism gives birth to superstition. See here:
"Superstition...is an agno…moreBecause rationalism is associated with the veneration of agnosticism, and agnosticism gives birth to superstition. See here:
"Superstition...is an agnostic sentiment, for it rests on two feelings: first that we do not really know the laws of the universe; and second that they may be very different to all we call reason." p98, in chapter 6 'The Demons and the Philosophers' in 'The Everlasting Man'.(less)

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