Mr. Belloc objects to "The outline of history" by H. G. Wells

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Author Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946
LoC No. 26018083
Title Mr. Belloc objects to "The outline of history"
Original Publication New York: George H. Doran Co., 1926.
Note Reading ease score: 60.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Mr. Belloc Objects to 'The Outline of History'" by H. G. Wells is a critical response and discussion published in the early 20th century. The work is crafted as an argumentative piece, focusing on Hilaire Belloc's critique of Wells's historical account, particularly regarding themes of natural selection and Catholic doctrine. The central topic revolves around the contrasting viewpoints on historical interpretation, scientific understanding, and religious belief. The opening of the text sets the stage for an intense debate between Wells and Belloc, illustrating how Belloc leverages his Catholic perspective to challenge Wells’s interpretations of history and science. It highlights the personal nature of their exchanges, revealing the larger cultural and ideological conflicts of the time. Wells meticulously addresses Belloc's criticisms, arguing for the logical foundations of natural selection and the evolution of species, while exposing the flaws in Belloc’s reasoning and his reliance on unsubstantiated assertions. This begins what promises to be a profound exploration of the intersection between religion and modern scientific thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Subject Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946. Outline of history
Subject Belloc, Hilaire, 1870-1953
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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