George Bernard Shaw cover art

George Bernard Shaw

George Bernard Shaw

By: G. K. Chesterton
Listen for free

About this listen

 This podcast delves into the intriguing friendship and intellectual sparring between George Bernard Shaw and G.K. Chesterton. Despite their contrasting beliefs, the two maintained a mutual respect and fascination for each others ideas. The podcast explores how Shaw, a prominent figure in the emerging school of thought known as humanism, championed progress for its own sake, even if it meant redefining the nature of humanity. Chesterton, in contrast, was more inclined towards religious thought, with his views leaning more and more towards the Church. This podcast offers a fascinating insight into their philosophical differences and the profound impact it had on their work and the world of literature. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia)Copyright Biographies and Memoirs Art Literary History & Criticism Philosophy Science Social Sciences
Episodes
  • 14 - George Bernard Shaw by G. K. Chesterton

    14 - George Bernard Shaw by G. K. Chesterton
    Jul 26 2025
    This podcast delves into the intriguing friendship and intellectual sparring between George Bernard Shaw and G.K. Chesterton. Despite their contrasting beliefs, the two maintained a mutual respect and fascination for each others ideas. The podcast explores how Shaw, a prominent figure in the emerging school of thought known as humanism, championed progress for its own sake, even if it meant redefining the nature of humanity. Chesterton, in contrast, was more inclined towards religious thought, with his views leaning more and more towards the Church. This podcast offers a fascinating insight into their philosophical differences and the profound impact it had on their work and the world of literature. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia)
    Show More Show Less
    26 mins
  • 13 - George Bernard Shaw by G. K. Chesterton

    13 - George Bernard Shaw by G. K. Chesterton
    Jul 26 2025
    This podcast delves into the intriguing friendship and intellectual sparring between George Bernard Shaw and G.K. Chesterton. Despite their contrasting beliefs, the two maintained a mutual respect and fascination for each others ideas. The podcast explores how Shaw, a prominent figure in the emerging school of thought known as humanism, championed progress for its own sake, even if it meant redefining the nature of humanity. Chesterton, in contrast, was more inclined towards religious thought, with his views leaning more and more towards the Church. This podcast offers a fascinating insight into their philosophical differences and the profound impact it had on their work and the world of literature. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia)
    Show More Show Less
    27 mins
  • 12 - George Bernard Shaw by G. K. Chesterton

    12 - George Bernard Shaw by G. K. Chesterton
    Jul 26 2025
    This podcast delves into the intriguing friendship and intellectual sparring between George Bernard Shaw and G.K. Chesterton. Despite their contrasting beliefs, the two maintained a mutual respect and fascination for each others ideas. The podcast explores how Shaw, a prominent figure in the emerging school of thought known as humanism, championed progress for its own sake, even if it meant redefining the nature of humanity. Chesterton, in contrast, was more inclined towards religious thought, with his views leaning more and more towards the Church. This podcast offers a fascinating insight into their philosophical differences and the profound impact it had on their work and the world of literature. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia)
    Show More Show Less
    26 mins
No reviews yet
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.