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Heretics is a collection of 20 essays by English writer G. K. Chesterton, published by John Lane in 1905. The book is regarded as central to his corpus of moral theology.

In this book, Chesterton argues against the ideas of many intellectuals of his day, including atheist Joseph McCabe, George Bernard Shaw, Friedrich Nietzsche, H. G. Wells, Rudyard Kipling, and others. He quotes at length and argues extensively against French nihilism, German humanism, English utilitarianism, the syncretism of "the vague modern," Social Darwinism, eugenics, and the arrogance and misanthropy of the European intelligentsia.

The book is divided into 20 chapters, each of which deals with a different topic. Here is a brief summary of each chapter:

1. Introductory Remarks on the Importance of Orthodoxy: Chesterton argues that orthodoxy is important because it provides a framework for thinking about the world.
2. On the Negative Spirit: Chesterton argues that the negative spirit is a danger to society because it leads to cynicism and despair.
3. On Mr. Rudyard Kipling and Making the World Small: Chesterton criticizes Kipling's view of the world as a small and limited place.
4. Mr. Bernard Shaw: Chesterton criticizes Shaw's view of the world as a place where everything is possible and nothing is certain.
5. Mr. H. G. Wells and the Giants: Chesterton criticizes Wells's view of the world as a place where science and technology can solve all of humanity's problems.
6. Christmas and the Esthetes: Chesterton argues that the esthetes, who value beauty above all else, are missing the true meaning of Christmas.
7. Omar and the Sacred Vine: Chesterton criticizes the romanticization of Eastern culture by Western intellectuals.
8. The Mildness of the Yellow Press: Chesterton criticizes the sensationalism of the press and its tendency to focus on the negative.
9. The Moods of Mr. George Moore: Chesterton criticizes Moore's view of the world as a place where everything is relative and nothing is absolute.
10. On Sandals and Simplicity: Chesterton argues that simplicity is a virtue and that modern society has lost touch with it.
11. Science and the Savages: Chesterton criticizes the idea that science and technology can solve all of humanity's problems.
12. Paganism and Mr. Lowes Dickinson: Chesterton criticizes the romanticization of paganism by Western intellectuals.
13. Celts and Celtophiles: Chesterton criticizes the romanticization of Celtic culture by Western intellectuals.
14. On Certain Modern Writers and the Institution of the Family: Chesterton argues that the family is the foundation of society and that modern writers have lost touch with this fact.
15. On Smart Novelists and the Smart Set: Chesterton criticizes the elitism of the literary world and its tendency to ignore popular literature.
16. On Mr. McCabe and a Divine Frivolity: Chesterton criticizes McCabe's atheism and his view of the world as a place without meaning.
17. On the Wit of Whistler: Chesterton criticizes Whistler's view of art as a purely aesthetic pursuit.
18. The Fallacy of the Young Nation: Chesterton argues that nationalism is a dangerous idea that leads to war and conflict.
19. Slum Novelists and the Slums: Chesterton criticizes the tendency of novelists to romanticize poverty and the slums.
20. Concluding Remarks on the Importance of Orthodoxy: Chesterton concludes the book by reiterating the importance of orthodoxy.

I hope this summary helps you understand the book better! .
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00:00:00 Heretics. I: Introductory Remarks on the Importance of Orthodoxy
00:17:52 II: On the Negative Spirit
00:34:57 III: On Mr. Rudyard Kipling and Making the World Small
00:56:05 IV: Mr. Bernard Shaw
01:14:39 V: Mr. H. G. Wells and the Giants
01:45:56 VI: Christmas and the Aesthetes
01:58:58 VII: Omar and the Sacred Vine
02:12:40 VIII: The Mildness of the Yellow Press
02:32:15 IX: The Moods of Mr. George Moore
02:40:36 X: On Sandals and Simplicity
02:49:47 XI: Science and the Savages
03:03:58 XII: Paganism and Mr. Lowes Dickinson
03:28:22 XIII: Celts and Celtophiles
03:37:57 XIV: On Certain Modern Writers and the Institution of the Family
04:00:48 XV: On Smart Novelists and the Smart Set
04:26:33 XVI: On Mr. McCabe and a Divine Frivolity
04:51:04 XVII: On the Wit of Whistler
05:07:46 XVIII: The Fallacy of the Young Nation
05:34:57 XIX: Slum Novelists and the Slums
05:58:10 XX: Concluding Remarks on the Importance of Orthodoxy