G. K. Chesterton: Thinking Backward, Looking Forward by Stephen R. L. Clark - 2006-10-01

Templeton Press, 2006. Hardcover. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Philadelphia: Templeton Foundation Press. Fine copy in fine dust jacket. 2006. 1st. hardcover. 8vo, 248 pp. .

Templeton Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1599471043 . Stiff unmarked book in glossy dust jacket. ; 9.3 X 6.0 X 0.2 inches; 288 pages; In this book, Stephen R. L. Clark, a philosopher with a lifelong "addiction" to science fiction, explores G. K. Chesterton's ideas and arguments in their historical context and evaluates them philosophically. He addresses Chesterton's sense that the way things are is not how they must have been or need be in the future, and his willingness to face up to the apparent effects of the nihilism he detected in the science and politics of his day. Clark offers a detailed study of some of Chesterton's works that have been identified by science fiction writers and critics as seminal influences. He attempts to deal with some of Chesterton's theories that have been found offensive or "positively wicked" by later writers and critics, including his arguments against female suffrage and… Read More

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Templeton Foundation, 2006. ~With dustwrapper. Dustwrapper unfaded and unclipped. Owner's signature. ~Robust packaging. Overseas tracking available on request.. 1st edition. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. viii, 248pp. Binding sound, text unmarked.

Philadelphia & London: Templeton Foundation Press, 2006. First Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo. Plates. FIRST EDITION. PHILADELPHIA & LONDON : 2006. Hardback. Original tan cloth; black lettered spine. In black pictorial dust-jacket. Dark-brown end-papers. No owner name or internal markings. A bright, tight and clean copy. FINE in like jacket; now in a clear protective sleeve. (viii), 248 pages. Includes bibliographical references (p. [201]-240). Index. CONTENTS: What's wrong with science fiction? -- The texts -- The themes -- Conclusion : Thinking backwards. **Will be well-packed for posting/shipping**. 8vo. [ Rosley Books for Antiquarian books, CHS, Cumberland, Everyman, GKC, Inklings, Keswick, Literature, MacDonald, Rarities, Theology and History. ]. Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874 - 1936)

Templeton Foundation Pr, 2006. Hardcover. New. 1st edition. 248 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.75 inches.

Templeton Foundation Press, 2006-10-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!