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Category Archives: New Right
Western Social Order
Cologero points out that quibbling over minor points of philosophy & actualizing states of being are not equivalent for the noble character. That is, philosophical debate is not for the gentleman, beyond a certain point. Surely the West (as such) was built upon such a a fundamental impulse, as the … Continue reading
Endgame
When one begins to experience the full effect of the “Times” we live in, it becomes obvious that there are a multitude of factors at work. Cologero has pointed out the increasing complexity and speed of events in the Kali Yuga. Although at first and superficial glance this would strike … Continue reading
The Opposite of a Fact
After the passage of a sufficient interval of time, I have taken it upon myself to address some issues that brought unwanted attention to this blog. Specifically, it involves the unexamined assumption that there is a sort of natural affinity between the tenets of Tradition and various identitarian movements, which … Continue reading
Beau Geste Addendum
Since today is a family day, I can only offer a few quick thoughts, probably more than any “fly by” comments deserve. As for the current situation in Europe (and the West by extension), there are no surprises for those who understand Tradition. As a matter of fact, one of … Continue reading
Liberalism and the Folk
Liberalism As to tolerance, it is surprising how far removed from the equity and prudence of the Church are those who profess what is called Liberalism. For, in allowing that boundless license of which We have spoken, they exceed all limits and end at last by making no apparent distinction … Continue reading
Monotheism, Totalitarianism, and other strange Memes
A meme is an idea that spreads from mind to mind, uncritically, much like the way a virus infects the body. Just as a virus is usually deleterious, if not fatal, to the host organism, so also is the meme to clear and critical thinking. Because of some alleged or … Continue reading
Mythos and Logos
We want to substitute faith for law, mythos for logos… will for pure reason, the image for the concept, and home for exile Therein lays Alain de Benoist’s creed, which he takes seriously and every reader of New Right literature also needs to take seriously. When Benoist claims to reject … Continue reading
New Right, Meet the Old Right
The Old Right began as a counter-reaction to the French revolution. It started with Joseph de Maistre, then included Louis de Bonald, Louis Veuillot, and Donoso Cortes among others. We could also say it ended with Charles Maurras, whose thought dominated the French right for decades yet is arguably the … Continue reading