At Chesterton UniversityAt Chesterton University all subjects are taught and all things are considered. This is essential not only at the university, but elsewhere. There is no such thing as an uninteresting subject. In order to avoid the pitfalls of specialization, that is, knowing more and more about less and less, we advocate generalization, that is, knowing at least a little about a lot. In order to achieve academic excellence, the University directs students (and their parents, and everyone else) to study the Great Books. Conveniently, all of the Great Books were written by G.K. Chesterton, after whom the University is named.
Thinking is required at all times, and catchwords are not allowed. Students caught using catchwords will be made to look foolish––by themselves. At the University, truth is not to be dismissed as being relative, rather it is to be affirmed as being true. Enjoyment is encouraged and is found in the most surprising places. And great emphasis is placed on the highest form of criticism, namely, self-criticism.
Since Chesterton University has no campus, no faculty, and no salad bar, this handbook may actually be more useful for students at other colleges and universities, who are welcome to consult it as often as possible.
For copies contact:
The American Chesterton SocietyThe American Chesterton Society
info@chesterton.org
Gilbert Keith Chesterton was one of the most influential English writers of the 20th century. His prolific and diverse output included journalism, philosophy, poetry, biography, Christian apologetics, fantasy and detective fiction.
Chesterton has been called the "prince of paradox". Time magazine, in a review of a biography of Chesterton, observed of his writing style: "Whenever possible Chesterton made his points with popular sayings, proverbs, allegories—first carefully turning them inside out.
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