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What's Wrong with the World

G. K. Chesterton

Publisher: Open Road Media

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An enduring collection of moral and social commentary from one of the twentieth century’s most original thinkers This groundbreaking work epitomizes why G. K. Chesterton is considered one of the pithiest and most versatile philosophers of his era. An anthology of his early writings, What’s Wrong with the World takes on such thorny subjects as public education, jingoism, feminism, imperialism, politics, and the modern family. Chesterton’s humor and intellectual verve are on full display, making these incisive essays as applicable in their exploration of ethics and the human heart today as when they were penned over a hundred years ago.   This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
Available since: 09/22/2015.
Print length: 136 pages.

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