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John Milton (1608-1674) is undoubtedly one of England’s greatest poets, but his religion and politics are matters of greater controversy. One marked feature of Milton’s Puritanism noticeable in his epic poetical works Paradise Lost and Paradise Regained is his Lutheran-Calvinistic preoccupation with the supreme authority of the Bible. This total obedience to the Hebrew scriptures leads ineluctably to a deplorable devaluation of classical learning compared to Hebraic as well as to a more general anti-intellectualism. It is this danger that Dr. Alexander Jacob highlights in this close reading of Milton’s works which should be of interest to both scholars and students of seventeenth century English literature. A Conceptual Autoethnography Examining Neofolk and Its Relation to Contemporary Miracle and Mystery Traditions Neofolk is Parry’s religion. Or more accurately, as a Liberal Catholic inspired by the experimental music, mystery traditions, and unparalleled creativity of this alternative cultural scene, Parry confesses to having spent over thirty years involved with avant-garde performance. As such, this first volume of neofolk musings explores the politics and philosophical implications inside the artistries of contemporary miracle productions on the cutting edge of psychodrama. Reverend David William Parry holds a PhD in English, is an initiate of Germanic magick, and actively encourages the recovery of Anglo-Saxon Text which he describes as a lifeline into the soul of indigenous European tribes. A Journey Through the Mystical Nath Tradition This book takes readers on an exploration into the world of the Nath tradition, following its history and philosophy back to important figures like Matsyendranath and Gorakshanath. 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The present translation of four chapters from this work dealing with the four main castes of India makes available to the English-speaking reader one of the earliest European accounts of the caste system as it existed in India at the end of the eighteenth century. Or, Discourses On The Dharma Of Civilization & Its Odyssey Toward International Harmony: A Treatise On Intercosmopolitan Realpolitik Grounded By The Logical Necessity Of Civilizationism “G.R. Tomaini synthesizes the ethical thought of Immanuel Kant, G.W.F. Hegel, and John Rawls toward the aspiration of constructing a formidable Leibnizian Theory of Justice as Harmony, itself.” – Dr. Slavoj Žižek “G.R. Tomaini is a highly ambitious poet-philosopher obsessed with encyclopedic scope yet mindful of how contingency and incongruity undercuts any grand system in philosophy.” – Dr. Cornel West This groundbreaking exploration intertwines the enigmatic realms of consciousness and civilization. Authored by G.R. 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This abrégé of Jacob’s 2005 study Ātman: A Reconstruction of the Solar Cosmology of the Indo-Europeans (Hildesheim: Georg Olms) focuses on the cosmological insights that inform ancient Indo-European religions and, in particular, on the most significant trinity worshipped by the ancient Indo-Āryans - Agni-Vāyu-Āditya - which represents the forms that the cosmic fire takes in the underworld of Earth before it is installed as the sun in the Heaven of our universe. This is not a sociological Trinity, as Dumézil’s studies, for example, would lead one to believe. Rather, it is an understanding of the divine fire that informs the macrocosm as well as the human microcosm. The present essay should thus serve to correct the misleading sociological orientations of Dumézilian comparative mythology. At the same time, it will give the reader a glimpse into the extraordinary depth of vision of the prisca theologia of the Indo-Europeans. "Ambassador Yamagami Shingo has traversed more of Australia than many Australians and had conversations with people from all walks of life. What he learned from these travels and conversations is enriching for all of us." - Julia Gillard "This book provides first-class insights into our "sunburnt country": our geography, culture and, especially, our people." - Tony Abbott "Ambassador Shingo YAMAGAMI was by far the most impressive Ambassador of Japan over the last 22 years in which I have been involved with successive Japanese ambassadors in Canberra." - Emeritus Professor Paul Dibb, AM Ambassador Shingo YAMAGAMI, the former Ambassador of Japan, is one of Australia's most hardworking and popular ambassadors. He communicated effectively with our nation's leaders and built a rapport with ordinary people. Shingo YAMAGAMI's tenure in Australia was one in which he endeared the nation and a time when several historically significant events occurred. 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Mythopoeia was used by the English author J. R. R. Tolkien in reference to creative art about "fundamental things." Mythopoesis is, therefore, the creation of myth by means of the higher imagination. Thus, the creation of myth is also one of the highest forms of storytelling. Vedanta, Plato, and Kant presents a defense of Shankara’s Advaita Vedānta philosophy as well as an elucidation of the Greek Idealistic doctrines of Parmenides and Plato. In all these schools of thought, Deussen detects a similar basic understanding of the world as a mere appearance distinct from Ideal Reality. The Devi Mahatmya is one of the most important texts in Hinduism and forms part of the Markandeya Purana. It is also one of the oldest texts in the world dealing with a Goddess-based Spiritual Tradition. Welcome to Metaphysical Science Theater 3000. This collection is the first comprehensive attempt to place Traditionalism within a major field of modern popular culture-cinema, good and bad - and to recognize how each can clarify and illuminate the other. Friedrich Nietzsche has had an enormous influence on the arts, politics, and even the occult realm. Moreover, this influence has not waned in the contemporary era. Despite this, Nietzsche remains widely misunderstood, primarily when he discusses religion and politics. Nietzsche: The Antichrist & the Antipolitical highlights the finer points of Nietzsche’s opinions on religion, culture, and politics from an unbiased and neutral perspective. Eternal Wisdom explains the connection between art, mythology, spirituality, and religion through the language of symbols. These concepts are taken outside of the context of religious philosophy to explain how these ideas should be revised to achieve a positive cultural outlook for the increasingly bleak modern era. The Path of Shadows escorts the reader deep into the hidden subterranean world of the chthonic traditions of ancient Greece. The word chthonic refers to the interior of the earth, from where life is born and to which it returns in death. The chthonic traditions represent the paradoxical complexity inherent in life itself, which venerate the earth, the afterlife, final judgment, and the occult. The Gods connected to these primordial forces exist in all traditions – sometimes they are represented as benevolent figures, and at other times malevolent ones. The Path of Shadows concentrates on the Hellenic Gods, but also explores their relationships to other religions and cultural influences. Modern techno-industrial society has sheltered its citizens from fundamental biological and ecological truths that were well-known to people in the past. The power of science and endless technological innovation has produced a culture insulated in a protective, socially constructed prison of comfort. But nature often has a way of making a dramatic comeback, periodically unleashing plagues and other Invisible Enemies on humanity. The present pandemic is one of many deadly events in our history. The Lurianic form of Kabbalah adds to the vertical structure of existence, and the temporal dimension of Fall and Restitution. This essay examines and compares this vertical structure to theories found in physics, such as Supersymmetry, Superstring Theory, and the possibility of multiple dimensions. It will also look at similar topics found in the works of Sri Aurobindo (1872-1950) and The Mother, Mirra Alfassa (1878-1973). In the wake of changing political attitudes and cultural values, it’s time for a look at what can now be discerned as an equally new development, on the fringes of Western civilization, among what came to be known as “popular culture,” during the so-called pre- and post-war eras: a new kind of spiritual teacher or "guru," one more interested in methods, techniques and results than in dogmas, institutions, or – especially - followers. Nothing lasts forever. Civilizations rise and fall with the ebb of tides, eroded by the inevitability of history. The fall, however, is violent and dangerous. Whether a civilizational collapse occurs from a pandemic, war, natural disaster, or any other cause, the survival of the individual and their community becomes paramount. It is at these moments of adversity that the fighting spirit, the warrior spirit, is required. The Barbarian Reborn provides an ethos for the warrior as Nietzsche's Ubermensch, who will endure all the horrors of the world, and valiantly overcome them. Beyond ordinary human understanding, the little bubble of ignorance we shut ourselves up in, is the Wisdom of the Gods. It probably does not matter which word is chosen from literature or spiritual traditions to refer to this: enlightenment, theosophy, gnosis, esotericism, or any of the more exotic terms from the orient, such as jnana, kevala, prajna, sambodhi, atma-vidya, satori, tasawwuf, irfan, or ma’rifah. All refer to a more profound way of knowing, a knowing that both reveals eternal truths and creates new revelations, transforming the individual consciousness and allowing one to pass beyond the limits of the finite self, the small ‘I’ or ego. Francis Bacon was one of England's most famous figures and is referred to as the father of the scientific method. Despite Bacon's stalwart approach to empirical science, however, his work is surrounded by other elements - rumors of connections to the Rosicrucians, the hidden world of the occult, and other conspiracies. Was Francis Bacon influenced by mystical and spiritual elements as well as emerging scientific ideas? This short essay explores the works of H.P. Lovecraft, the philosophical implications of his narrative, and how it has influenced various occult groups. Lovecraft created a quite distinct genre and universe which he referred to as "cosmic horror" or “cosmicism.” In this, humanity is utterly irrelevant in the context of cosmic forces. It is no surprise, therefore, that a number of occultists have adopted and adapted Lovecraft's works, combining ideas from Aleister Crowley, Satanic Orders, Chaos Magic, Kenneth Grant, and other magicians on the “shadow side” of occultism into new workings. Mount Athos Inside Me has been meticulously crafted by David William Parry, who writes with the skill of a master author, dealing in both facts and exquisitely structured language. He takes the reader on a journey to the Holy Mountain of Athos, a sacred bastion of the Christian Orthodox world, and beyond. Parry explains the symbolism of mountains in the wider context of perennial philosophy, exploring them as a symbol of the spiritual ascent to the divine. Zombies are big business, worth around US $5 billion to the US economy and rising. Products range from video games and top rating television shows through to special ammunition and weapons to dispatch zombies. However, social critics have agreed that zombies and the zombie apocalypse are symbols for the existential fragility of contemporary civilization. Bestselling zombie genre author Max Brooks has said on his website that zombies represent social anxieties about our “crazy scary times,” and that through the medium of the zombie people are able to confront “societal breakdown, famine, disease, chaos in the streets” and still sleep. Myth, Magic, and Metamorphosis in the Western Inner Traditions David Pantano The Magic Door is a study on myth, magic, and metamorphosis in the Italic (Italian) branch of the Western Inner Traditions. The Magic Door surveys a wide spectrum of esoteric traditions and explores the heroes, schools, and teachings that have provided the foundations for initiation in Italy, from Roman times to the present, in the broader context of an Occidental Tradition. The overarching themes that constitute this tradition include a perennial Western Empire (Hesperia), Atavistic Resurgences, Heroic Spirit, and internal practices specific to the Ars Italica: Magia, Amatoria, Memoria, Imaginatio, and Insomnium. Initiation in this context, from the Latin initiātus, refers to the individual inner journey to identify and integrate with the Principle (Self, Soul, Numen) and the corresponding Tradition (Olympia, Heroi, Aeneades). In this sense, initiation - like Aeneas’ quest to reveal his future by finding the roots (principle) - refers to a process of self-discovery, identity, and tradition. Based on Wagner’s several prose writings, these three essays by Alexander Jacob reveal the subtlety of Wagner’s conception of tragic drama, in comparison to that of Nietzsche in The Birth of Tragedy, and probe the Christian understanding of social and cultural regeneration that informs Wagner’s entire musical and literary oeuvre. Winston Churchill is Britain’s national hero. His prep school headmaster was a sadist who almost ruined Churchill’s life. This first ever biography of Churchill’s headmaster pulls these myths apart. Churchill emerges as an intelligent and inspiring Narcissist who took Britain into a needless war, bankrupted it, lost its Empire and set off a process culminating in traditional British freedoms being lost and the country being Balkanized. The Indian Diaspora covers the theory of diaspora, the historical development of the Indian communities in Australia since the late 19th century to the present times, current practices and statistical profiles of Hindus and Sikhs in Australia, and interactions between Hindus and Sikhs with the wider Australian community. There are case-studies of the Indian students and women in the Australian community, of Indian communities in Melbourne and South Australia, and of temple building. Those familiar with the earlier works will not be surprised that Dr. Jacob’s view of the term ‘Indo-European’ is rather more comprehensive than the more restricted term ‘Āryan’ that has hitherto been widely used as a synonym of it. And those interested in the Āryan ethos itself may be surprised to learn that it does not consist in nationalistic virtues so much as in spiritual discipline and development - and that this development is characteristic of the religions of very extended and diversified branches of the Indo-European family. The Path of Shadows escorts the reader deep into the hidden subterranean world of the chthonic traditions of ancient Greece. The word chthonic refers to the interior of the earth, from where life is born and to which it returns in death. The chthonic traditions represent the paradoxical complexity inherent in life itself, which venerate the earth, the afterlife, final judgment, and the occult. The Gods connected to these primordial forces exist in all traditions – sometimes they are represented as benevolent figures, and at other times malevolent ones. The Path of Shadows concentrates on the Hellenic Gods, but also explores their relationships to other religions and cultural influences. Tantra. The word conjures forth a million images – including sex, transgressive practices, and the occult. But how accurate are these portrayals, and how do they compare to actual Tantric practices in India? To the casual observer, Tantra appears to partake of an oppositional role in regard to Vedic teachings, but this conceals a much more conservative core, for the Tantric traditions actually strive to reinforce their Vedic heritage. The Tantras are believed to be the appropriate teaching in the Kali Yuga, and understanding the role that the Kali Yuga plays in Tantric traditions is absolutely vital to interpreting the nature of Tantra itself. Contrary to being opposed to Vedic teachings, Tantra is actually an extension of them – it is a reinterpretation of the Vedas for the modern era. The Norns and an Exegesis of Voluspa Gwendolyn Taunton The inevitability of fate and the possibility of an apocalypse serve as the ultimate mysterium tremendum et fascinans for humanity. Fate is a force that remains beyond the realm of normal human control, consisting of unavoidable circumstances and consequences. Fate is represented as a trinity of Goddesses known as the Norns or Nornir, individually named Urdr, Verdandi, and Skuld - each of whom has a specific function. For the Norns, the process of verbally pronouncing an individual’s destiny is a magical act which binds the target to their verdict. The judgment of the Norns —for good or ill—is inescapable for Gods and mortals alike. The complex interplay betwixt time, divine law, magick, and speech are all combined in the symbolism of the Norns to explain the concepts of predestination and determinism in European Traditions. The second half of the book provides an examination of Voluspa - the prophecy which outlines the inevitable destruction of the world, and the ‘Twilight of the Gods’. Ragnarok is explored from the perspective of perennial philosophy and comparative mythology, to outline the esoteric meaning of Voluspa, with particular emphasis laid on the Gods Odin and Loki. The roles of Odin and Loki are extremely significant to Voluspa, for Odin is the key figure in forestalling Ragnarok, and Loki is the primary instigator of Ragnarok. Most people see the world in binary categories. They believe that there is either an inherent moral good that we must all obey, or there are no rules and life is pointless anarchy. Nihilism argues for a middle path: we lack inherent order but are defined by our choices, which means that we must start making smarter choices by understanding the reality in which we live more than the human social reality which we have used to replace it in our minds. A work of philosophy in the continental tradition, Nihilism examines the human relationship with philosophical doubt through a series of essays designed to stimulate the ancient knowledge within us of what is right and what is real. Searching for a level of thought underneath the brain-destroying methods of politics and economics, the philosophy of nihilism approaches thought at its most basic level and highest degree of abstraction. It escapes the bias of human perspective and instructs our ability to perceive itself, unleashing a new level of critical thinking that side-steps the mental ghetto of modernity and the attendant problems of civilization decline and personal lassitude. While many rail against nihilism as the death of culture and religion, the philosophy itself encourages a consequentialist, reality-based outlook that forms the basis for moral choice. Unlike the control-oriented systems of thought that form the basis of contemporary society, nihilism reverts the crux of moral thinking to the relationship between the individual and the effects of that individual’s actions in reality. From this, a new range of choice expands, including the decision to affirm religious and moral truth as superior methods of Darwinistic adaptation to the question of human survival, which necessarily includes civilization. Inspired by transcendentalist thinkers and the ancient traditions of both the West and the Far East, the philosophy of nihilism negates the false intermediate steps imposed on us by degenerated values systems. In the footsteps of philosopher Friedrich W. Nietzsche, who called for a “re-evaluation of all values,” nihilism subverts linguistic and social categorical thinking in order to achieve self-discipline of the mind. As part of this pursuit, Nihilism investigates thought from writers as diverse as William S. Burroughs, Aldous Huxley, Arthur Schopenhauer and Immanuel Kant. For those who seek the truth beyond the socially-convenient explanations that humans tell one another, nihilism is a philosophy both for a new age and for all time. "The Bhagvad Gita occupies an intermediate position between scripture and theology; for it combines the poetical qualities of the first with the clear-cut methodical nature of the second... one of the clearest and most comprehensive summaries of the Perennial Philosophy ever to have been made. Hence its enduring value, not only for India but for all mankind." ― Aldous Huxley The Bhagvad Gita (also called the Bhagavad Gita) forms a central part of the Mahabharata, the most popular epic of India. It is also part of the Bhishmaparva. The Mahabharata tells the story of the feud between the sons of Dhrutrashtra (Kauravas) and the sons of Pandu (Pandavas). The Bhagvad Gita itself is a highly philosophical narrative between Krishna and Arjuna on duty, spiritual matters, and the nature of the divine. Arjuna, faced with his duty as a warrior to fight in the war between the Pandavas and Kauravas, is instructed by Krishna to fulfill his Kshatriya (warrior) duty and follow the Dharma. The Bhagvad Gita combines the concept of Dharma with other important teachings such as Sankhya, yoga, bhakti, and detachment from the fruits of action. This version of the Bhagvad Gita is a new translation, and is Raghupati Bhatt's tenth book. Second Edition Twelve Resolutions For A Happy Life offers the reader a new insight into the philosophy of happiness. What is real, lasting happiness? What brings happiness? Is there a magical formula or recipe for achieving it? Having found the secret of happiness in spirituality, the author shares her positive outlook on life by putting forth twelve resolutions as milestones on our path to bliss. Before striving to attain happiness, the author affirms, one needs to distinguish it from mere pleasure. Abir Taha thus redefines true happiness first and foremost as self-fulfilment. True happiness is a life of meaning and the attainment of one’s Dharma, or life purpose. "We are only truly happy when we are truly ourselves," she says. Love and self-fulfilment: these are the twin pillars of happiness. "The highest love is love of the highest," writes Taha; happiness lies in realising our highest potential. The readers are invited to apply these twelve resolutions as twelve keys to revealing the best version of ourselves and removing the obstacles that hamper our quest for happiness, thus experiencing the Joy of Being. A proper understanding of the significance of the cultic object called the Grail has eluded most scholars who have confined their researches to western European literary and cultural sources, especially since the originally Celtic story of the Grail underwent numerous bewildering metamorphoses in the romances of the Middle Ages. It was the Indologist Leopold von Schroeder’s reading of the Grail story (1910) in the light of his knowledge of Indic mythology that first achieved a dramatic expansion of the field of Grail scholarship. The only other scholar who developed a comprehensive comparative mythological study of the Grail was perhaps Julius Evola in his Il Mistero del Graal e la Tradizione Ghibellina dell’Impero (1937). Schroeder’s fascinating elucidation of some of the key symbols of the Grail legends using his knowledge of ancient Indian literature is in this edition amplified by Alexander Jacob’s reconstruction of the cosmological basis of these symbols and his analysis of the solar rituals that characterised the diverse yet related religions of the ancient Indo-Europeans. Primordial Traditions was the winner of the 2009 Ashton Wylie Award for Literary Excellence. This new second edition of the original award-winning collection features a selection of essays by Gwendolyn Taunton and other talented authors from the original periodical Primordial Traditions (2006-2010). The new version of Primordial Traditions offers a revised layout and a new binding. This edition also has content not contained in the original publication. The first section of Primordial Traditions deals with aspects of perennial philosophy covering the broader applications of the Primordial Tradition in the modern world. Alchemy, philosophy, civilization, the Kali Yuga, and even the problems afflicting the economy are addressed here from a traditional perspective. This section deals with the nature of the Primordial Tradition and how all Spiritual Traditions consequently relate to it in this new philosophy of religion. The second section of the book then breaks down Traditions into geographic locations to discuss European, Eastern, Middle Eastern and South American Traditions at an advanced level. Topics covered include: Tibetan Tantra, Sufism, Yezidi, Tantrism, Vedic Mythology, Theravada Buddhism, Thai Magic, Tantrism, Oneiromancy, Norse Berserkers, Runes, Celtic Mythology, Mithras, Hellenic Mythology and Mayan Ceremonial Astrology to name but a few fascinating obscurities. Content includes the following articles by Gwendolyn Taunton: Sophia Perennis: The Doctrine of Ascension, The Primordial Tradition, The Age of Darkness: Prophecies of the Kali Yuga, Mercury Rising: The Life & Writing of Julius Evola, Ars Regia: The Royal Art Revisited, Tantra: Fifth Veda or Anti-Veda?, Aesthetics of the Divine in Hinduism, Divine Mortality: Nataraja, Shankara & Higher Consciousness in the Imagery of Siva, Monks & Magic: The Use of Magic by the Sangha in Thailand, Does Practice Make One Perfected? The Role of gTum-mo in the Six Yogas of Naropa, Clarifying the Clear Light, Oneiromancy: Divination by Dreams, Of Wolves and Men: The Berserker and the Vratya, Ancient Goddess or Political Goddess? and The Black Sun: Dionysus in the Philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche & Greek Myth. Primordial Traditions also contains articles by Damon Zacharias Lycourinos, Matt Hajduk, Krum Stefanov, Bob Makransky and many more….. Ernst Jünger – A Portrait is a book about Ernst Jünger (1895-1998), Germany’s greatest author since Goethe. This is a popular Jünger biography for the English speaking world, a personal portrait painted by an avid Jünger reader. The book starts out with a thorough biography of Jünger’s life. Then there’s a look at the controversial sides of the man, plus a discussion of Jünger’s role as an outsider, mentioning something about the reception of his works today. After a look at Jünger’s books on war there’s a survey of central Jünger works such as The Adventurous Heart, On the Marble Cliffs, Heliopolis and Eumeswil. Moreover there are chapters on Jünger’s way of looking at art, history and philosophy, on Jünger as a Science Fiction author and comparisons between Jünger and other authors, dead or alive. – In his introduction to Ernst Jünger – A Portrait the author says: My aim in this study has been to look at what Jünger represents rather than at what he is, in this respect striving to highlight the fruitful aspects of his work, the neglected sides such as the esotericism and the idealism, the vitalism and the life-affirming traits. At the same time I don’t deny that Jünger in the 20s was a radical nationalist dealing with fire; I have chapters covering that too. Wishing to write a book that’s simple and hands-on, I sport “simple but not facile” as my ideal. About the Author: Born in the north of Sweden in 1965, Lennart Svensson took a BA in Indology in Uppsala 1998. While working as a freelance writer he has published novels like Antropolis and Camouflage. His blog Svenssongalaxen has been online since 2007. Ernst Jünger– A Portrait is his debut in English. Following his English language literary debut Ernst Jünger – A Portrait, author Lennart Svensson concentrates his focus on another controversial character, Richard Wagner. In Richard Wagner – A Portrait Svensson offers a well-rounded biography of Richard Wagner’s life and work. As a long-term admirer of Wagner’s music, Svensson is also unafraid to look at the controversial aspects of the composer’s life – including his relations with Friedrich Nietzsche and the influence his music would come to have in German Nationalist circles, and in the work of the Italian poet d’Annunzio. In addition to relating the personal history of Wagner in the biography, Svensson also examines the compositions themselves, such as The Fairies, Rienzi, The Flying Dutchman, Tannhäuser, Lohengrin, Wieland the Smith, Tristan and Isolde, The Master-Singers of Nuremberg, The Ring of the Nibelung, and Parsifal. Svensson’s new biography also provides an in-depth analysis of the themes that Wagner chose to work with in his compositions, such as forbidden love, Teutonic mythology, the Grail saga, and tragedy. About the Author Lennart Svensson holds a BA in Indology and his previous works include Antropolis and Camouflage. Ernst Jünger – A Portrait was his debut in English. From the 1970’s and on there have been many studies of the field of science fiction, and many overviews telling us “what it’s all about”. However, none of these essays have examined SF and its sister genre fantasy from a traditional point of view. This is what Lennart Svensson’s new book, Science Fiction Seen From the Right, attempts to do. The study takes a profound look at 20th century SF and fantasy, focusing on works having some discernible relation to eternal values such as faith, responsibility, duty, honor, courage and self-restraint. The world of Tradition, of perennial truths and values, is often mirrored in SF and fantasy. This study discusses the central books and authors in question. The first authors to be explored are Robert A. Heinlein, Frank Herbert, C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien, these four being something of archetypal fantasists with a conservative slant. But there’s more; the study then looks at European dystopian authors such as Karin Boye, George Orwell, and Aldous Huxley along with Thea von Harbou and Ernst Jünger. Additionally, there are chapters on viable British authors such as Michael Moorcock, Arthur C. Clarke and J. G. Ballard, all of them examined from a traditional point of view. The study also takes a look at an older generation of traditionally minded fantasy authors, such as Robert E. Howard, H. P. Lovecraft, and Edgar Rice Burroughs. Latin America is covered by way of Jorge Luis Borges and Carlos Castaneda. To top it all off there are chapters on more contemporary right-leaning authors like Jerry Pournelle and Ayn Rand, along with delving into the works of Ray Bradbury, Philip K. Dick and A. E. van Vogt. Svensson then gives us topical essays on History, Anarchy, War and Nihilism. The essay also includes chapters on the development of the genre as such and a look at SF art, comics, and films. Hitherto, the field of SF has been under a liberal, ontologically nihilist hegemony. However, now the winds of change are blowing in the SF field, with PC pundits and “Social Justice Warriors” being challenged by a new generation of writers, readers, and critics. The study at hand, Science Fiction Seen From the Right, can be placed within this framework as a traditionally footed statement combating a nihilist zeitgeist. This is a well-researched, radical conservative look at 20th-century space fiction, epic fantasy, dystopia and magical realism, and is a real treat for any traditionally minded reader interested in the field of SF and fantasy. The author has been reading SF since the 1980’s, he has written and published fantastic fiction and he’s the author of several conceptual essays, so in that respect, you could say that Science Fiction Seen From the Right is worth its price. As a literary study, it might be comparable to such classics as Kingsley Amis’ New Maps of Hell and Colin Wilson’s The Outsider. The story of what happened to the Norse people who inhabited the West Settlement of Greenland is one that is shrouded in mystery. Based on a true story, this historical epic provides a new explanation as to what befell the Norse people in Greenland. Faced with a harsh climate and unknown lands, the people of West Greenland one day disappeared. Their empty homes were discovered by Christians who claimed that the natives had killed them. But is this true, or is it one of history’s greatest cover ups? Author A. S. Lyons weaves together a tale of intrigue and deception which offers an alternative explanation to the tragedy that befell the Norse people of Greenland’s West Settlement. In this fictional narrative A. S. Lyons presents us with a picture of a proud Norse people struggling against some of the most vicious and unscrupulous villains since Game of Thrones. Saga: The Last Norse of West Greenland presents the reader with a new saga for Vikings facing a new and dangerous world, where old Norse ways come into harsh and brutal conflict with the new power of the Church, Inuit, and even with the far flung shores of exotic Vinland. In ancient Greece, the scent of perfume was thought to signal the presence of a god. Breeze of the Gods starts its exploration of perfume in ancient Greece in the realm of these gods, searching for the mythological origins of perfume in the nebulous and complex interaction of gods and men. From there, the exploration follows perfumes development in the secular world, examining ingredients, production techniques, trade relationships, and pottery. The perfumes of ancient Greece held a resemblance, at least in ingredients, to what we would recognize as perfume today. Lilies, bergamot, thyme, saffron, and dozens of other substances played a role in perfume. In Greece, spices were more sought after for perfume than flowers, but both played significant roles in developing the scents of the time. Like today, a waft of perfume was not as simple as it seemed and carried with it complicated implications of wealth, social status, and social philosophy. The wealthy embraced perfume and the poor sought out cheaper forms to emulate the rich, causing a race to find more exotic ingredients that could be used to distinguish one’s social standing from other perfume users. The great thinkers of the time declared war on the substances, from Solon’s legal reforms that made the production of perfume illegal to Socrates who contended that the odor of exercise was the proper emblem of a free man. Breeze of the Gods explores these olfactory aspects of ancient Greece and allows us to explore history with our sense of smell. In an age of rampant globalisation the study of geopolitics assumes a crucial, and urgent, significance. While geopolitical considerations have always ruled imperial structures in the past, the present state of international politics, demands a renewed attention to the historical, economic, cultural and spiritual bases of the major empires of the European mainland. Western Europe, however, has been hampered in its natural development as the matrix of "western civilisation" by the severe calamities it suffered in the two world-wars. Steuckers' essays are of particular importance in emphasising the western European role in genuine cultural development within and outside Europe. Raghupati Bhatt is a former writer for the newspaper Navhind Times of Goa, India. He published a series of articles in the Navhind Times under the title “Glimpses of India’s Glorious Past”. In India’s Glory, Raghupati Bhatt expands on these articles to present a revised edition of India’s rich and vibrant past. He provides an analysis of Indian history free from the influence of the British Colonial mindset which still pervades in many academic circles even today. India is presented from the view of its own people and their culture, highlighting the greatest events which have come together to form India as a nation. Spanning the history of India from the times of Alexander the Great through to Gandhi, India’s Glory encompasses the unique points of Indian history and the strong characters that created and inspired these events. Raghupati Bhatt doesn’t just include the political leaders and royalty either; India’s greatest philosophers, poets and spiritual leaders are all allocated the prominent place in history and the prestige they have earned. Buddhism, Jainism, Adi Shankaracharya, Shri Ramakrishna, and Vivekananda are all included in the historical narrative, along with the Bhakti Movement. Kalidasa, the Shakespeare of India, is also recognized for his valuable contribution to India’s cultural heritage. From the foundations of the Mauryan Empire, we see the Emperor Chandragupta and Kautilya/Chanakaya and the unification of India for the first time to drive back Alexander the Great. Then we are introduced to the life of Asoka the Great, the royal patron of the Buddha. In this perspective we are also introduced to the political influence of both Jainism and Buddhism. Then the reader is taken on a tour of the legendary kings Samudragupta and Vikramaditya, the Rajputs, Akbar the Great, the Peshwas, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Freedom Fighters, and a score of other fascinating historical characters who all occupy a prime position in India’s history – whether it be a political, spiritual, philosophical, or literary achievement. India’s Glory is a must have book for anyone who is interested in the historical, cultural, or religious heritage of India. A conceptual look at everything, is this possible? A study trying to point the way ahead for thought, science, and art in the 21st century? Author Lennart Svensson indeed tries to do this in his new book, Borderline: A Traditionalist Outlook for Modern Man, which is an attempt to create an integral concept of Man, God, and the Universe. Espousing a holistic attitude, the book aims at unifying action with being, the active with the inactive, the spirit with the symbol, and the whole with the detail. This is a study acknowledging Perennial Thought, the ancient tradition of ontology and ethics as seen in Greek metaphysics, the Bhagavad-Gîtâ, Christian mysticism, and Western thinkers like Goethe, Jung, Nietzsche and Jünger. The book contains chapters on Plotinus and symbolism, a criticism of scientific reductionism, a look into “the metaphysics of physics”, as well as essays on the integral worldview of Jung and Nietzsche, Rudolf Steiner’s Christology, and notes on “an ethics based in ontology”. The study also presents some conceptual aspects of artists like T. S. Eliot, Caspar David Friedrich and Edith Södergran, the Finnish-Swedish poet, “more Nietzschean than Nietzsche himself”. Along with being rooted in Tradition, the book is composed for the modern reader, as a popular rendering of serious philosophy. At this point in history, man needs to step up a notch, leaving nihilist materialism behind him. Borderline: A Traditionalist Outlook for Modern Man acknowledges this, but not in a simplistic or programmatic manner. This is no ‘bare-bones’ preaching; the book discusses topics such as ‘art and ontology,’ ‘science and holism’, and ‘ethics and metaphysics’. For instance, in the 1980s the need for science to progress beyond reductionism and acknowledge holism was widely embraced. Now, in the 2010s, this discussion is virtually absent. The general debate nowadays seems to be focused on nihilist materialism. If indeed, a discussion about holism, ethical ontology, and the spiritual element of science is conducted it’s conducted in separate areas. Borderline: A Traditionalist Outlook for Modern Man tries to rectify this in aiming for an integral concept and a comprehensive approach to human thought. In this, the book is an attempt at building a bridge between the famed “two cultures” of C. P. Snow, between the technological-scientific on the one hand and the humanistic-philosophical on the other. As Mr. Svensson says in the Introduction: “This book covers the role of metaphysics in modern science, it touches on ethical issues and it says something of poetry and art, all of it with some footing in holism and spirituality. This book is a borderline case of philosophy, integrating power with spirit, Man with God, the detail with the whole, and the spirit with the symbol. My main errand is to describe some classical and traditional (but at the same time topical) concepts, and anchor them in authoritative studies and documents. But if there is an underlying tendency to this book, it might be expressed by the motto Plus Ultra. Plus Ultra is Latin and means: “Further Beyond” – and in a broader sense “expanding, progressing, going Beyond the Beyond”. Conceptually, this might be what humanity has to learn now, at this point of history: to virtually “go beyond,” to raise ourselves from materialism and embrace spirituality. This includes acknowledging the holistic paradigm, acknowledging mind over matter, and realizing how the invisible side of reality affects the visible by means of patterns, theories, and ideas. We come here to learn and not wishing to raise yourself beyond what you are, to me seems immature. We need to go spiritually beyond and this theme is present in Borderline, explicitly and implicitly.” “There are two ways of getting home, and one of them is to stay there. The other is to walk round the whole world till we come back to the same place.” – G K Chesterton The Everlasting Man is a two-part history of civilization, Christ, and Christianity, by G. K. Chesterton. Originally published in 1925, it is to some extent a deliberate rebuttal of H. G. Wells’ Outline of History, disputing Wells’ portrayals of human life and civilization as a seamless development from animal life and of Jesus Christ as merely another charismatic figure. Whereas Orthodoxy detailed Chesterton’s own spiritual journey, in this book he tries to illustrate the spiritual journey of humanity, or at least of Western civilization. Considered to be Chesterton’s finest work, he traces evolution not in terms of biology, but in terms of civilization. Chesterton’s insights will leave the reader to wonder if the assertions of materialist history are true, or if we are overlooking another aspect of civilization, in which humanity has always been evolved. Beginning with primordial life in the cave, Chesterton questions if our ancestors were mere primitives, or if humans were effectively ‘hard wired’ from the beginning to be a spiritual animal. Chesterton will take the reader on a lightning tour through Ancient Greece, Rome, and the Middle East in order to examine Christianity and polytheistic movements which existed side by side. Operative Traditions recovers a practical, didactic and creative approach to the heritage of the West and the East, focusing on the core values present in traditional craft and art. Through a deep insight into the strictly operative aspects and spiritual character of such disciplines, this essay approaches one of the least studied aspects of modern culture: technique and its importance as a key factor for spiritual development. By following a strict instructive purpose, this book recovers for the first time in the English language the most important ideas of one of the most unknown philosophical works of the 20thcentury: Julius Evola's “Theory and Phenomenology of the Absolute Individual”. Evola´s gnoseological approach draws from the crisis experienced in modern times by Transcendental Idealism (Kant, Hegel, Schelling…) and afterwards, establishes an experiential method and immanent critique intending to approach absolute certainty, beyond all discursive relativism and speculation. The Italian author provides the individual with a series of epistemological “tools” that allow the establishment of transcendent immanence: the projection of the core values of Tradition upon the most diverse and complex human realities. The great value of Evola´s philosophy resides in its capacity to be directly applied in the most materialistic, reductionist and highly technological conditions of the 21st century. Hence Operative Traditions initially approaches such strict technical conditions of our times, aiming to primarily describe the fundamental operative framework that deeply influences the individual’s traits and habits. Once defined along such horizon the core operative traits of our techno-industrial civilization, for the first time the exposition of Evola´s philosophy is rendered into a pristine eye that illuminates with new colors one of the great spiritual classics of our times: Eugen Herrigel´s Zen and the Art of Archery. This synthesis shall provide the reader with renovated eyes for relating to direct experience. After aiming with the assistance of Eugen Herrigel´s arc and bow towards the selfsame heart of Evola´s philosophical ideas, Operative Traditions, by not eluding the social or political implications emerging from such synthesis, updates and reviews through renewed eyes “The Worker” (Der Arbeiter, 1932), one of the most miscomprehended essays of who very likely was one of the greatest German writers since Wolfgang Von Goethe: Ernst Jünger. The poetic plasticity and acute vision of the German author and “Pour le Mérit” World War I hero, shall finally serve to provide a new dignity to the devotion towards technique and work, no longer conceiving these activities as exclusive economic or class-related factors, but as opus, this is, as a means for forging at high temperatures the diamond brilliance of the spirit. Though Julius Evola and Ernst Jünger wrote to each other, there is yet no proof that they ever met in person. Both authors have been labeled politically as proponents of the so-called “conservative revolution”, yet in Operative Traditions is presented the more appealing and highly artistic vision shared by such great and mysterious figures of the 20th century: a creative path where the individual can attain the absolute, persuading all stars to revolve around him. Operative Traditions is a highly didactic and multidisciplinary exposition that aims to establish a dialogue between readers who are interested in the metaphysical ideas on traditionalism or the so-called “perennial philosophy” (René Guénon, Titus Burkhardt, Evola, Fritjof Schuon, etc) with a more vast sector of readers who are daily involved in the actual operative conditions of our time (science, engineering, politics, etc). Hence on one hand those readers who are familiar with the traditionalist domain shall have the opportunity to gain a new relation to the actual 21st century world conditions (with all its strict technical conditions and determinisms…) while on the other hand those rather more extensive niches of readers who are prone to a more practical life in areas such as science, engineering or business shall have the chance to open their eyes and glimpse new purposes, new disciplines, as well as all the spiritual aspects underlying in their active and productive efforts on a daily basis. Operative Traditions aims to provide new perspectives, approaches and disciplines for all those who want to follow Evola´s advice of “riding the tiger”, here and now, no longer living as “men among the ruins”, but living as men who aim for developing absolutely new creations. Lennart Svensson is back with the ground-breaking and innovative publication entitled Astral War. This war does not entail physical combat; it is an immaterial war for the soul, wherein the soul is the battlefield. Svensson delves deep into the mysterious world of esoteric traditions, drawing on the wisdom of mystical spirituality, revealing the secrets for navigating this cosmic realm and proclaiming victory. Astral War explores the concept of spiritual energy, a potent life force known to mystics and occultists for centuries. Svensson examines the history and mythology surrounding this mysterious form of energy in both science and spiritual traditions, showing how these seemingly disparate fields are intimately connected by concepts such as zero-point energy. Astral War follows directly from Lennart Svensson’s philosophy in Actionism. The book also explores topics such as Nietzsche’s Ubermensch, turning one’s life into a work of art, and how these relate to the concept of spiritual warfare. Viking Age Barbarian’s latest book is an unusual book encompassing a wide range of topics, served up with a healthy dose of dark humor. Primarily, Ragnaroking deals with Norse paganism and the problems its adherents face – ranging from Christian or political prejudice towards pagans, and attempts to gloss over historical facts with post-modern cultural crusades. Occult Traditions is the manifestation of the endeavours of scholars and practitioners alike exploring and challenging both historical and contemporary perspectives on the occult arts and sciences. The title of this book serves as a testimony for the occult acting as a designation of currents and traditions of esoteric philosophy, and magic as a participatory worldview manipulated as an instrument by the active person through the execution of the art and science of ritual, which is an extension grounded in the belief in magical powers within the self and other. Each page bears witness to aspects of occult traditions, which are in essence simultaneously meta-historical and dynamic, serving as an overall ordering force in service of the principles of the arcane correspondences that exist between the microcosm and the macrocosm. This book is an awakening to the occult reality that since the dawn of ages men and women have sought a glimpse of gnôsis within the awesome natural performance of ritual, the slithering flow of the elements, the sensational sounds of the spheres, the iconic form of dreams undreamt and now awoken, the irrational whispering of mystical verses, the silence of contemplation, and the passion-drenched erotic thirst for life, death, and rebirth. Unlike the priesthood of sterile logic and doctrinal faith, these men and women have been a visible representation of spiritual virility, of the human condition, and many times the romantic ethos, which many have convicted as an antinomian ethos, refusing, adapting, and also enchanting the dictates of conventional society, morality, and metaphysical culture. Thus, Occult Traditions invites the reader to journey along with the authors and conjurors, who have been generous enough to share their visions and gestures in this book, through various traditions relating to distinct historical developments, unique occult philosophies, and potent ritual practice. The New Art Right: A New Reaction for 2018, takes us back to a time before the woeful dominion of contemporary politics – a time when art served as the impetus to drive political forces, not the vulgarity of the masses nor banal populism. It also points toward possible futures, such as transhumanism, and higher forms of humanity. The New Art Right is not just a second edition of The New Reaction, it is the culmination and the final refinement of Haywire’s thought. The New Art Right sets itself squarely against the vulgarity of modern America, a place where both the Right and Left have devolved to into a state of perpetual squabbles and a race to the bottom. Haywire savages the bourgeois Left and the Right with equal disdain, often in the form of satire and sardonic wit. The New Art Right, however, does not take us into the ‘safe’ realms of art. Instead, it leads one on a dark journey, through the underworld towards the enlightenment of Dark Bohemia. Along the wayside, Haywire attacks both the intellectual inadequacies of the feminist Left and the patriarchal Right, leaving no ‘safe spaces’ left behind. Haywire does not draw her philosophy from within the isolation of the ivory towers of academia, her wisdom is one of the real world, and she takes inspiration from her vast experiences in music, art, and American counter-culture. Rachel Haywire is also the author of Acidexia. In Brahman, Alexander Jacob offers a groundbreaking exploration of the cosmological frameworks of the ancient Indo-Europeans, unveiling the intricate connections between their sacrificial rites, theurgic practices, and gnostic systems. By tracing the profound insights of the Japhetic Aryans and the Hamitic Egyptians, Sumerians, and later Indian traditions, Jacob reveals a shared spiritual foundation that transcends geographic and cultural boundaries. The work delves into the original yogic vision of the human microcosm as a reflection of the macrocosm, demonstrating its enduring influence on the Vedic fire rituals and the Agamic temple traditions. These rituals, centered on the solar force as manifest in sacred fires, divine idols, and devoted practitioners, present a unified understanding of the spiritual practices across these civilizations. Scholars and students of Hinduism, ancient Near Eastern religions, and Indo-European spiritual culture will find this book an indispensable resource for its innovative approach and compelling insights. Brahman is not merely a study of ancient traditions but a vital contribution to understanding the profound cosmological unity underlying them. An Introduction to the Spiritual Traditionalism & Modernist Critique of Julius Evola JULIUS EVOLA, an influential and enigmatic Italian philosopher, left a profound impact on the intellectual world. Renowned for his critique of the West's abandonment of tradition and spiritual depth, Evola's ideas are more relevant than ever in our modern age. After his passing in 1974, his work experienced a resurgence in the 1990s, captivating a new generation yearning for deeper connections to ancient wisdom. Today, his teachings continue to inspire those seeking to reclaim esoteric thought and timeless values. This compelling new book offers an insightful exploration of Evola's life and philosophy, providing a stylish and engaging guide to his enduring legacy. Lennart Svensson, author of Ernst Jünger — A Portrait and Actionism, returns with this new and thought-provoking study.