Robert Lazu Kmita is a novelist and essayist with a Ph.D. in philosophy. His first novel, The Island without Seasons, was published in 2023. Known as a Tolkien scholar, he is the coordinator of an Encyclopedia of J.R.R. Tolkien’s World in Romanian. Visit his Substack channel Kmita’s Library to read more of his articles.
The Metaphysical Rationalism of Classical Thinkers: Thales, Geometry, and Sacrifice

The Metaphysical Rationalism of Classical Thinkers: Thales, Geometry, and Sacrifice

Greek thinkers attempted to understand the world within the context of their own religious beliefs and traditions.

April 1, 2024
The Dissolution of the Human Being

The Dissolution of the Human Being

When man’s nature is reduced to sophisticated machinery, there remains no place for the heart.

March 13, 2024
The Philosopher in Plato’s Politeia

The Philosopher in Plato’s Politeia

The philosopher is marked by the presence of an indisputable, contemplative dimension of the love of wisdom.

March 7, 2024
<em>The Habsburg Way</em>: A Royal Gift from Archduke Eduard

<em>The Habsburg Way</em>: A Royal Gift from Archduke Eduard

“For me, marriage is not simply a fundamental building block of society; it has been one of the greatest sources of joy.”

February 18, 2024
J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and the Cosmic Music of the Beginnings

J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and the Cosmic Music of the Beginnings

The Inklings expressed interest in ancient mythologies that described the creation of the world through music.

February 6, 2024
The World as God’s Icon: A Must-Read Monograph on the Thought of St. Thomas Aquinas

The World as God’s Icon: A Must-Read Monograph on the Thought of St. Thomas Aquinas

A true celebration of the mind for lovers of classical ancient and medieval thought, Morello’s is a valuable guide.

January 10, 2024
The Hidden Meaning of the One Ring

The Hidden Meaning of the One Ring

Tolkien shows us the similarity between machinery and magic, which both point to the desire for power.

January 4, 2024
Plato’s Academy: The School of Philosophers

Plato’s Academy: The School of Philosophers

The interpersonal relationship between philosophers is irreplaceable.

December 12, 2023
The Crisis of the Church and the Mystagogical Option, Part III: The Mystical Life and Christian Meditation

The Crisis of the Church and the Mystagogical Option, Part III: The Mystical Life and Christian Meditation

Christian meditation must be rehabilitated if the modern crisis of the Church is to be overcome.

November 28, 2023
The Crisis of the Church and the Mystagogical Option, Part II: Warning and Diagnosis

The Crisis of the Church and the Mystagogical Option, Part II: Warning and Diagnosis

The Church reacted against intellectual currents with a rationalistic Thomism in which the mystical dimension of reality was marginalized.

November 27, 2023
The Crisis of the Church and the Mystagogical Option, Part I: The Mystic Principle

The Crisis of the Church and the Mystagogical Option, Part I: The Mystic Principle

Mystical union with God is the axis around which the Christian life turns.

November 26, 2023
The Apocalypse According to J.R.R. Tolkien

The Apocalypse According to J.R.R. Tolkien

Marked by historical events of such magnitude as the two world wars, Tolkien and other Christian intellectuals of his day grappled with profound questions about the fate of the world.

October 30, 2023