Publisher's Synopsis
""The Uses of Diversity"" is a collection of essays written by the renowned British author and philosopher, G.K. Chesterton. The book explores the concept of diversity and its importance in society, arguing that diversity is not only desirable but essential for the health and growth of a community. Chesterton examines various aspects of diversity, including cultural, religious, and intellectual diversity, and how they contribute to the richness of human experience. He also critiques the idea of uniformity and conformity, arguing that they stifle creativity and individuality. The essays in this book are thought-provoking and insightful, offering a unique perspective on the value of diversity in modern society.1921. G.K. Chesterton was a journalist, poet, novelist, playwright, debater, and Catholic apologist in the early twentieth century. Contents: On Seriousness; Lamp-Posts; The Spirits; Tennyson; The Domesticity of Detectives; George Meredith; The Irishman; Ireland and the Domestic Drama; The Japanese; Christian Science; The Lawlessness of Lawyers; Our Latin Relations; On Pigs as Pets; The Romance of Rostand; Wishes; The Futurists; The Evolution of Emma; The Pseudo-Scientific Books; The Humour of King Herod; The Silver Goblets; The Duty of the Historian Questions of Divorce; Mormonism; Pageants and Dress; On Stage Costume; The Yule Log and the Democrat; More Thoughts on Christmas; Dickens Again; Taffy; Ego et Shavius Meus; The Plan for a New Universe; George Wyndham; Four Stupidities; On Historical Novels; and On Monsters. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.