⇐ Part II Part IV ⇒ Evola concludes that in principle, the Fascist doctrine of the state is traditional. Evola’s next task is twofold: (1) to draw out the full implications of that doctrine and (2) to point out its deviations. To recap, the state, in his view, is preeminent to both … Continue reading
Category Archives: Julius Evola
Evola Viewed from the Right (II)
⇐ Part I Part III ⇒ Evola points out an obvious, yet forgotten, fact that is more applicable to the USA than to Italy or Europe in general. In the USA, what is called “conservative” is actually “liberal” in historical terms. Specifically, it is the political system of the Third Estate, of … Continue reading
Evola Viewed from the Right
This is the first part of a multipart review of Julius Evola’s book Il fascismo visto dalla destra. It will continue sporadically and I truly hope to get to the actual book in one of the subsequent parts. In quoting the text, I will usually rely on my own translations. … Continue reading
The Meaning and Function of Monarchy (3)
In this regard, it must be remembered that modern democracy in its absolute form is one thing, another is a system of representation, the latter not necessarily coinciding with the former. It is known that a system of representation also existed in traditional monarchical States, but generally as organic representations, i.e., of bodies and orders, not of ideological parties. Continue reading
The Meaning and Function of Monarchy (2)
The main prerequisite for a revival of monarchy remains the awakening of a new sensibility for an order that is detached from the most material, and also the simply “social”, plane, and tends to everything that is honor, loyalty, and responsibility. Continue reading
The Meaning and Function of Monarchy
A king who lets his sovereign function be confirmed by the people, admitting thereby that he is accountable to the people — instead of being responsible for the people before God — such a king renounced his kingship. Continue reading
Esoterism and Christian Mysticism (5)
This is the concluding part of an essay originally published by EA, or Julius Evola, under the title “Esoterismo e Mistica Cristiana” from the third volume of Introduction to Magic. Here he discusses the the cult of Mary, the initiation of the Fedeli d’Amore, and then comes to a not … Continue reading
Esoterism and Christian Mysticism (4)
This is part 4 of 5 of an essay originally published by EA, or Julius Evola, under the title “Esoterismo e Mistica Cristiana” from the third volume of Introduction to Magic. Here he discusses the gifts of the Holy Spirit, the tollhouses after death and the many correspondences between early … Continue reading
Esoterism and Christian Mysticism (3)
This is part 3 of 5 of an essay originally published by EA, or Julius Evola, under the title “Esoterismo e Mistica Cristiana” from the third volume of Introduction to Magic. In this section he deals with the sacramental life and how it could be interpreted as initiation. ⇐ Part … Continue reading
Esoterism and Christian Mysticism (2)
This is part 2 of 5 of an essay originally published by EA, or Julius Evola, under the title Esoterismo e Mistica Cristiana from the third volume of Introduction to Magic. In this section he deals with the esoteric meaning of silence and homelessness. ⇐ Part 1 Part 3 ⇒ … Continue reading