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by: G. K. Chesterton
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 230
EAN: 9780486460369
ISBN: 0486460363
Label: Dover Publications
Manufacturer: Dover Publications
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 288
Publication Date: September 19, 2007
Publisher: Dover Publications
Sales Rank: 18443
Studio: Dover Publications
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What, if anything, is it that makes the human uniquely human? This, in part, is the question that G.K. Chesterton starts with in this classic exploration of human history. Responding to the evolutionary materialism of his contemporary (and antagonist) H.G. Wells, Chesterton in this work affirms human uniqueness and the unique message of the Christian faith. Writing in a time when social Darwinism was rampant, Chesterton instead argued that the idea that society has been steadily progressing from a state of primitivism and barbarity towards civilization is simply and flatly inaccurate. 'Barbarism and civilization were not successive stages in the progress of the world,' he affirms, with arguments drawn from the histories of both Egypt and Babylon.
As always with Chesterton, there is in this analysis something (as he said of Blake) 'very plain and emphatic.' He sees in Christianity a rare blending of philosophy and mythology, or reason and story, which satisfies both the mind and the heart. On both levels it rings true. As he puts it, 'in answer to the historical query of why it was accepted, and is accepted, I answer for millions of others in my reply; because it fits the lock; because it is like life.' Here, as so often in Chesterton, we sense a lived, awakened faith. All that he writes derives from a keen intellect guided by the heart's own knowledge. --Doug Thorpe
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A history of humanity, Christ, and Christianity, this 1925 polemic famously converted C. S. Lewis from atheism. Chesterton's view of Christianity — as a rare blend of philosophy and mythology, satisfying to both intellect and spirit — applies to his brilliant book, which appeals to readers' heads as well as their hearts.
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Men are moved in these things by something far higher and holier than policy; by hatred. When men hung on in the darkest days of the Great War, suffering either in their bodies or in their souls for those they loved, they were long past caring about details of diplomatic objects as motives for their refusal to surrender. Of myself and those I knew best I can answer for the vision that made surrender impossible. It was the vision of the German Emperor's face as he rode into Paris.
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Rating:  - A classic - in a poor edition
I received mine copy today and will return it. It does not have Chesterton's Prefatory Note and the Introduction has been truncated from 10 pages (soft cover Doubleday) to three paragraphs! I started to read it and two pages in I found a typo. Also, I am not pleased with the quality of the print.
The Everlasting Man is a classic and should be read by everyone. It is a shame that the quality of this edition is so mediocre.
Rating:  - Brilliant and Witty.
Chesterton drives home his points in captivating, intelligent and often hilarious ways. He is possibly one of the most intellectually honest writers of the last century. His influence has reached far and wide, including forays not only in the Catholic church, but in Protestant circles as well. C.S. Lewis read this book shortly before his conversion to Christianity. You'll not want to read this book with intellect alone (though it is intellectually very stimulating). The Everlasting Man is meaty ... Read More
Rating: - Truth in genius or complete insanity
In a style and tone which could, at times, be misidentified as flippant, Chesterton casts illumination on historical reality from a perspective which might be considered fresh and new if this work had not been written more than eighty years ago. Regardless of its age, and perhaps due to is age, The Everlasting Man offers up topic for consideration that will almost certainly be new, or at least fresh, to a vast number of modern readers simply because of what it and its author were even in their own time. ... Read More
Rating: - A
Chesterton uses an outline of the history of Western civilization to explain why the Christian world view is credible. C. S. Lewis credited this book with bringing him to Christ. If you're considering Christianity but have intellectual objections, or if you're a Christian wondering how to explain your faith to inquiring friends, you must read this book.
Chesterton himself was a Roman Catholic, but this book lies squarely in the mainstream of the Christian faith, as shared by Catholics, Protestants, ... Read More
Rating: - poor publishing
I love the work and writing, but this particular edition is rife with typos. I would recommend another publisher.
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