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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. "Mr. Belloc Objects to 'The Outline of History'" is a sharp and spirited intellectual defense written by the renowned author H. G. Wells. This work serves as a direct response to the pointed critiques leveled against Wells's monumental bestseller, "The Outline of History," by the prominent Catholic writer and historian Hilaire Belloc. At the heart of this discourse lies a profound conflict between the rationalist, evolutionary perspective of Wells and the religious, dogmatic approach championed by Belloc.Wells meticulously addresses Belloc's objections regarding biological evolution, the prehistoric origins of humanity, and the historical role of the Catholic Church. With his characteristic wit and polemical vigor, Wells defends the scientific foundation of his historical narrative while challenging the accuracy and inherent biases of his critic. This volume is not merely a personal rebuttal but a significant primary document in the early 20th-century debate between science and religion, secularism and faith.Readers interested in historiography, the development of human thought, and the intellectual landscape of the 1920s will find "Mr. Belloc Objects to 'The Outline of History'" an engaging and provocative read. It captures a fascinating clash between two formidable minds over the interpretation of human progress and the nature of historical evidence.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781025854960
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. "Mr. Belloc Objects to 'The Outline of History'" is a sharp and spirited intellectual defense written by the renowned author H. G. Wells. This work serves as a direct response to the pointed critiques leveled against Wells's monumental bestseller, "The Outline of History," by the prominent Catholic writer and historian Hilaire Belloc. At the heart of this discourse lies a profound conflict between the rationalist, evolutionary perspective of Wells and the religious, dogmatic approach championed by Belloc.Wells meticulously addresses Belloc's objections regarding biological evolution, the prehistoric origins of humanity, and the historical role of the Catholic Church. With his characteristic wit and polemical vigor, Wells defends the scientific foundation of his historical narrative while challenging the accuracy and inherent biases of his critic. This volume is not merely a personal rebuttal but a significant primary document in the early 20th-century debate between science and religion, secularism and faith.Readers interested in historiography, the development of human thought, and the intellectual landscape of the 1920s will find "Mr. Belloc Objects to 'The Outline of History'" an engaging and provocative read. It captures a fascinating clash between two formidable minds over the interpretation of human progress and the nature of historical evidence.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781025854960
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