In 2020 we lost Sir Roger Scruton: a huge loss to all right thinking people, and his like will not be seen again, I don't doubt. Some of his writings can be pretty hard going, however, they're always worth sticking with. There's always value to be found in his words. Roger Scruton's The Face of God is … Continue reading Sir Roger Scruton’s The Face of God
Category: philosophy
Gloom with a View: The Miserable Genius of Dostoyevsky’s Notes from the Underground
Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s Notes from the Underground is an unparalleled triumph of literary genius, a veritable tour-de-force that renders the ordinary, extraordinary. In this marvelously morose masterpiece, Dostoyevsky transforms the existential crisis of a middle-aged, maladjusted civil servant into an epic odyssey of self-deprecation and philosophical ponderings, peppered with the perfect balance of wry humour and existential dread. … Continue reading Gloom with a View: The Miserable Genius of Dostoyevsky’s Notes from the Underground
Beyond Good & Evil: The Ultimate Self-Help Guide for the Übermensch Wannabe
It has taken me quite some time to journey through this book, and now it is festooned with a myriad of brightly coloured, pointy post-it notes. The pages resemble a chaotic saw-blade, each tab marking a moment of insight or intrigue, creating a whimsical and somewhat bewildering display. What follows, is the result of my … Continue reading Beyond Good & Evil: The Ultimate Self-Help Guide for the Übermensch Wannabe
To the Land of Dreams I Run
To the land of dreams I run, When the day makes off with the sun. "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." - Matthew 11:28 There comes a time, as the last embers of daylight are swallowed by the abyss of night, when I … Continue reading To the Land of Dreams I Run
