Interpretation of Freedom in the Works of G. K. Chesterton

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dc.contributor.authorPolshchak, Aneliyaen_US
dc.date.accessioned2025-02-25T16:08:19Z
dc.date.available2025-02-25T16:08:19Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.abstractIn this article, we analyze G.K. Chesterton’s perspective on freedom. In his works, Chesterton emphasizes the importance of defining freedom and accepting its existence. He describes different types of freedom, including freedom of will and freedom of thought, and examines them from both scientific and philosophical perspectives. Chesterton does not believe that free will is merely about fulfilling human desires, nor does he deny its existence due to the presence of cause-and-effect relationships. For Chesterton, freedom of thought must also strike a balance to prevent it from becoming a dull and predictable process by following a rigid causal logic. It is important to consider the potential for abuse when exploring the idea that concepts and beliefs are relative and the concept of relativism. This relativistic approach, Chesterton argues, can lead to a disregard for the reality of the world. Both Kant and Chesterton believe that the defense of freedom is closely tied to the existence and defense of dogma. Chesterton highlights the distinctiveness of Christian dogma in comparison to other teachings of his era. He believes that the Christian creed safeguards human freedom by mirroring the Creator. Drawing from his personal experiences, Chesterton defends the presence of both a logical and mystical element in human life.en_US
dc.identifier.citationPolshchak A. Interpretation of Freedom in the Works of G. K. Chesterton / Aneliya Polshchak // Kyiv-Mohyla Humanities Journal. - 2024. - No. 11: Kant Studies in Ukraine: History and Modernity (to Kant's 300th Anniversary). - Р. 110-130. - https://doi.org/10.18523/2313-4895.11.2024.110-130en_US
dc.identifier.issn2313-4895
dc.identifier.urihttps://ekmair.ukma.edu.ua/handle/123456789/33712
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.18523/2313-4895.11.2024.110-130
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.relation.sourceKyiv-Mohyla Humanities Journalen_US
dc.statusfirst publisheden_US
dc.subjectChestertonen_US
dc.subjectfreedomen_US
dc.subjectdogmaen_US
dc.subjectthoughten_US
dc.subjectwillen_US
dc.subjectarticleen_US
dc.titleInterpretation of Freedom in the Works of G. K. Chestertonen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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