Hercules’ Seventh Triumph

Posted on 2013-10-18 by Logres

As I have argued, Hercules has decisively “come into his own”: he has achieved the unstated goal of the classical polis, which was to become an Aristotelian unequal. He is not yet equal to gods, but he no longer lives under mortal law, because he has suffered its stroke, and … Continue reading →

Lessons Learned

Posted on 2013-10-17 by Cologero

Appeals to the Intellect are much rarer, and that is necessarily so. Few can attain the equanimity of Aristotle’s philosopher. The philosopher, meant in the ancient sense as a way of life, would want to see into the nature of things and passions can only work against this. Continue reading →

A Morality of Asceticism and Action

Posted on 2013-10-15 by Cologero

In a continual effort to show what well-bred men used to think was normal and healthy, I will share the thoughts of a 19th century Frenchman who was still attached to that tradition. Unlike those who think they discovered sliced bread for the first time a few weeks ago, we … Continue reading →

Restatement of Purpose

Posted on 2013-10-14 by Cologero

To whom it may concern. Someone suggested there needs to be some “dialog”, presumably between Gornahoor and some unidentified dialogist. That presumes there is something to discuss, necessitating some common ground, and resulting in a common goal. The ground is Tradition. The goal is the recovery of Tradition in the … Continue reading →

Identity and Sameness

Posted on 2013-10-11 by Cologero

Thought shapes behaviour so incorrect beliefs will lead to inappropriate actions. Even if it takes several generations, all the ramifications of a germinal idea will eventually try to manifest in the order of mixed things. Although the rare geniuses of a new system of thought understand what they are doing, their immediate followers typically do not. Continue reading →

The Opposite of Identity

Posted on 2013-10-09 by Cologero

I am beginning to doubt the intelligence of the brothers concerning the great realities of God. This is already the third time, having shown them a piece of linen on which I had drawn a small red dot and asking them what they saw, they all replied, a “small red dot” but never “a piece of linen”. Continue reading →

On Job and Suffering

Posted on 2013-10-06 by David

On Job and Suffering There never was, and never will be a place on earth free from sorrows. The only sorrow-less place possible is in the heart, when the Lord is present there. – St Nikon of Optima I. Introduction Job in the Bible is a powerful text. It can … Continue reading →

Confronting World Traditions

Posted on 2013-10-03 by Cologero

We must first become Wise like Plato, then Awake like Buddha, and finally overcome death like Christ. Continue reading →

The Future of Tradition

Posted on 2013-10-02 by Cologero

There is a reason that I was part of the last ripple. A few years after I had commenced elementary school, the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruled that any religious expression in public schools was henceforth illegal. I don’t believe that many people understand the impact of that decision … Continue reading →

Decentering the Western Tradition

Posted on 2013-09-30 by Cologero

The last of a generation, the last of an era. Continue reading →