G. K. Chesterton (edit name/settings)

Chesterton is one of the most underappreciated writers, and one of the keenest philosophical minds, of the twentieth century. Known as the "prince of paradox" for his tendency to overturn common ideas and idoms, and his unmatched penchant for parallelism, Chesterton maintained that Christianity not only is compatible with reason, but that it satisfies both the rational and the romantic demands that are both centrally important in human understanding. He constantly championed common sense over pure rationalism, and the common man over the snobbish "intellectual". Chesterton was a classical liberal, who looked down on conservatives and progressivists alike. His works have influenced many, including C.S. Lewis.