Category: Essay

The Theurgy of Deer Stalking

In the thrill of a deer stalk, the world is revealed to be what it truly is, a divine communication.

Christendom Standing Still

Smartphones and modern architecture enable and embody an endless supply of ersatz worlds with which to distract ourselves. We must resist the urge to flee from God into a multiverse of distractions, and learn to stand still in the presence of God.

Only a Sith Deals in Absolutes

There is a parallel between half-baked Jedi philosophy and the theory underpinning liberalism, as pointed out by Charles Taylor.

Castaways of Time

It used to be that young people sought advice from their elders. Today, they too often turn to psychologists.

Tiberius Gracchus: Local Rights and Land Reform

Tiberius Gracchus: Local Rights and Land Reform

The compatibility of imperial and indigenous imperatives comes through in Tiberius’s land reforms.

A Night at the Opera

A Night at the Opera

You should attend the opera. It is challenging, yes, but it is often the most challenging artistic modes which are the most rewarding once understood.

April 14, 2024
<strong>Vivaldi & Others</strong>: Giuseppe Verdi—The Voice of the Oppressed

<strong>Vivaldi & Others</strong>: Giuseppe Verdi—The Voice of the Oppressed

Verdi sat like ‘an Assyrian god,’ constantly commenting on the smallest details.

Ecstasy and the Love of Wisdom

Ecstasy and the Love of Wisdom

A truly philosophical investigation must remain open to things that pertain to the domain of grace, the life engendered by faith.

April 14, 2024
Why Do Bishops Cover Up Sexual Abuse?

Why Do Bishops Cover Up Sexual Abuse?

In any institution the loyalty and obedience of subordinates is maintained by some kind of reward given by superiors.

April 13, 2024
The Carl Schmitt Craze

The Carl Schmitt Craze

The return of Schmitt is no cause for panic.

April 13, 2024
Showdown at Davos

Showdown at Davos

The debate between Cassirer and Heidegger was one of the most momentous moments in the history of Western philosophy.

April 12, 2024
Demystifying Paleo-Astronautics

Demystifying Paleo-Astronautics

The ancients believed in journeys to other worlds that were the ultimate destination of every immortal soul.

April 11, 2024
The Bible on Political Prostitution 

The Bible on Political Prostitution 

The Genesis story about fallen angels engendering giants tells us a great deal about modern politics.

Know a Civilization by Whom It Honours

Know a Civilization by Whom It Honours

The pantheon of old heroes is being cleared to make room for icons of the Sexual Revolution.

April 10, 2024
On the 60th Anniversary of the Military Movement in Brazil

On the 60th Anniversary of the Military Movement in Brazil

Post-Marxist historiography has insisted on the role of the outside world as the driving force behind the 1964 coup, but in truth their genesis was national and nationalist.

Christians Should Welcome Stricter Border Controls

Christians Should Welcome Stricter Border Controls

One gets the impression that the peoples of Europe are the only indigenous peoples without a right to exist.

April 8, 2024