In Heretics, G.K. Chesterton delivers a sharp, witty, and unapologetically bold critique of the intellectual movements and cultural trends of the early 20th century. With his signature blend of humor, paradox, and piercing insight, Chesterton examines the philosophical “heresies” of his time — from moral relativism to secular materialism — and dismantles the fashionable ideas of prominent writers and thinkers. This is not a book of quiet observation; it’s a passionate defense of objective truth, faith, and reason in an age increasingly dominated by skepticism and confusion. Chesterton’s arguments are as relevant today as they were over a century ago, offering listeners a timeless exploration of the philosophical battles that shape culture and society. Perfect for anyone interested in philosophy, theology, and the clash of ideas, Heretics challenges conventional thinking and invites listeners to confront uncomfortable truths about belief, morality, and the human condition.
CHAPTERS
00:00 – I. Introductory Remarks on the Importance of Orthodoxy
18:34 – II. On the Negative Spirit
36:37 – III. On Mr. Rudyard Kipling and MAKING THE WORLD SMALL
58:07 – IV. Mr. Bernard Shaw
1:17:22 – V. Mr. H. G. Wells and the Giants
1:50:04 – VI. Christmas and the Aesthetes
2:03:27 – VII. Omar and the Sacred Vine
2:17:46 – VIII. The Mildness of the Yellow Press
2:38:05 – IX. The Moods of Mr. George Moore
2:46:36 – X. On Sandals and Simplicity
2:55:56 – XI. Science and the Savages
3:10:44 – XII. Paganism and Mr. Lowes Dickinson
3:35:38 – XIII. Celts and Celtophiles
3:45:38 – XIV. On Certain Modern Writers and the Institution of the Family
4:09:05 – XV. On Smart Novelists and the Smart Set
4:36:04 – 5:01:09 – XVI. On Mr. McCabe and a Divine Frivolity
5:18:10 – XVII. On the Wit of Whistler
5:45:43 – XVIII. The Fallacy of the Young Nation
6:09:09 – XIX. Slum Novelists and the Slums
6:37:37 – XX. Concluding Remarks on the Importance of Orthodoxy
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