What's Wrong with the World - G. K. Chesterton
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What's Wrong with the World

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Language
English
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CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Pages
88
ISBN
9781449529970
In a world perpetually questioning its own direction, G. K. Chesterton offers a profound and witty diagnosis in "What's Wrong with the World." Originally published in 1910, this work expands on Chesterton's famous, succinct answer to the titular question: "I am." He argues that the core societal issues stem from a fundamental loss of ideals and a collective failure to discern what is truly right.

With incisive paradox and engaging prose, Chesterton critiques prevailing modern trends, from the encroachment of large corporations and governments to the complexities of education and evolving social movements. He champions the enduring importance of the family, individual home ownership, and common sense, revealing how many proposed "progresses" paradoxically undermine human flourishing. This analysis of social and moral issues remains remarkably perceptive and relevant, offering insights into dilemmas that continue to resonate today.

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What's Wrong with the World Originally published in 1910
Original language
English
Original publisher CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

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