The Plan for a New Universe by G.K. Chesterton
The Plan for a New Universe is a collection of essays by G.K. Chesterton that explore various philosophical and religious themes. The book includes discussions on topics such as the nature of God, the purpose of life, and the role of religion in society. Chesterton's writing style is characterized by his wit, humor, and ability to make complex ideas accessible to a wide audience. Overall, The Plan for a New Universe offers thought-provoking insights into some of the most fundamental questions of human existence.
By G.K. Chesterton · First published 1932 · Genre: Philosophical Fiction, Satire, Theological Fiction · 1,918 words
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There is one theory of the Origin of Species which I have never seen suggested. Probably this is because I have never read the numberless and voluminous works in which it has been suggested. For I have read much madder things, and nothing mad is likely to have been missed by the modern mind. But since it shocked the respectability of agnostics to suggest that all creatures had been made different by God, why did nobody suggest that they had been made different by Man? Why not trace the vast variety of animals as we can really trace the vast variety of dogs? The dog is already almost a world in himself, with all the appearance of distinct orders and types. A St. Bernard approaches the size and surpasses the legendary virtues of a lion; while there is a sort of Pekinese which a man might almost tread on as a somewhat unpleasing insect. Yet all this world of evolution has presumably had Man for its god. Suppose our sphere in space has itself been the Island of Dr. Moreau.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: G.K. Chesterton
- Date: 1932 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Philosophical Fiction, Satire, Theological Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Social Commentary
- Length: 1,918 words
- Structure: 1 section, 12 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Philosophical Fiction — Explores complex ideas about the origin of species and the role of man in creation, using speculative and philosophical arguments.
- Satire — Employs humor and irony to critique contemporary scientific theories and societal beliefs.
- Theological Fiction — Engages with religious themes and critiques modern interpretations of divinity and creation.
- Speculative Fiction — Presents hypothetical scenarios about prehistoric civilizations and the evolution of species.
Tags
philosophy · metaphysics · cosmology · theology · imagination · creation · existentialism · moral philosophy · human nature · spirituality · mysticism · rationalism