As 2025 marks the centenary of publication of a Chesterton classic, The Everlasting Man (1925), the theme of this year’s Australian Chesterton Conference is “The Everlasting Chesterton”.
Various speakers will focus on subjects related to Chesterton’s interests and accomplishments which reveal the enduring importance of his insights – as a Christian philosopher and historian, an educational thinker, a journalist, and a cultural and political critic.
The Defendant – latest issue – Autumn 2025
Chesterton and the Value of Institutions – At a time when our cultural institutions are scorned, Karl Schmude reflects on their value and importance in the light of Chesterton’s insights.
Catholic Social Thought in Australia and Race Mathews – Garrick Small reviews a biography of the Australian Labor figure, Race Mathews, and his contributions to Catholic social thought.
And much more …
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