We think that if a Western tradition could be rebuilt it would be bound to take on a religious form in the strictest sense of this word, and that this form could only be Christian; for on the one hand the other possible forms have been too long foreign to … Continue reading
Gasping for Air
So the solution to the lack of gnosis is not to read another book or study a philosopher on-line; these are pointless without restraining passions and overcoming evil habits. The Fathers described eight provocations that keep us in bondage: gluttony, lust, greed, anger, depression, boredom, vanity, and pride. Continue reading
Ship of State
Propaganda must become as natural as air or food. It must proceed by psychological inhibition and the least possible shock. The individual is then able to declare in all honesty that no such thing as propaganda exists. Continue reading
Spy vs Spy
Spies, more spies, supremacy vs degeneration, debates, with no happy ending. Continue reading
Heard Around Town
Arseny’s soul wanted to touch Ursina’s soul … Get used to separation, said Death, it is painful, even if it is only temporary. Continue reading
Mohammed and Charlemagne
Julius Evola’s review of the book “Mohammed and Charlemagne” by Henri Pirenne, originally published in 1939. Continue reading
The Artist of the Future
The Artist of the future will be a philosopher, knight, saint, and scientist. He will integrate the intellectual, psychic and instinctive spheres into a whole. That integration is the True Will, so the Artist must needs be the conscious creator of his life. Continue reading
X Files and Bigoted Opinions
Love in essence reaches the consciousness of the exterior man in the form of a perception of existence. But he considers the beauty of the Universe and its life as mere information, instead of as a marvelous gift capable of constantly stimulating his sense of wonder and kindling his gratitude. Continue reading
Guénon lecteur de Nietzsche
Dans son roman, Soumission, Michel Houellebecq se réfère à une thèse de philosophie, soutenue à l’université catholique de Louvain-la-Neuve, signée Robert Rediger, et intitulée Guénon lecteur de Nietzsche. Au cours des derniers mois, j’ai fait de nombreux efforts pour traquer une copie. Continue reading
Stealth Religions and Atheism
If, as a scientist, he realizes that a religion promotes group identity and mutual cooperation, not to mention individual benefits, then is he morally obliged to remain silent about its real (according to him) origins? What if the promotion of atheism brings about social turmoil and decadence? Continue reading