Orthodoxy
Orthodoxy, published in 1908, is G. K. Chesterton's account of how he came to believe in Christianity, written in answer to critics who said his previous book, Heretics, had attacked everyone else's creed without stating his own. Rather than argue from doctrine, he tells the story of a man who set out to discover a new country and found he had landed in England: his own attempts to think out a philosophy of wonder, limit, free will and gratitude led him, he says, to positions the Church had held all along. Chapters such as "The Maniac," "The Ethics of Elfland" and "The Paradoxes of Christianity" are among his most quoted. The method is paradox, the tone is cheerful. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Orthodoxy
Orthodoxy by G. K. Chesterton can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is Orthodoxy in the public domain?
Yes. Orthodoxy by G. K. Chesterton is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Orthodoxy?
About 4 h 16 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Orthodoxy?
Orthodoxy by G. K. Chesterton is filed under "Religion & Mythology" in the Vinteuil library.
