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| | | | | Announcements: Ask Me Anything Philosophical: Today's post was inspired by Jason Pettit's comments on my previous post, Sub Specie Aeternitatis. After many years of writing primarily about photography, hoping to inspire readers to pursue it with more seriousness and creativity, I'd like to extend my range of topics into one of my other passions: philosophy,... | |
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scifiwright.com
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| | | | | [AI summary] The text is a critical review of a book review by Mr. Wilson, which is deemed juvenile, cynical, and dismissive of the work of J.R.R. Tolkien. The author of the text, John C. Wright, critiques Wilson's review for its arrogance, lack of genuine curiosity, and tendency to mock rather than engage with the subject matter. Wright argues that Wilson's criticism is not an artistic judgment but rather a form of propaganda aligned with a cynical worldview. He contrasts Wilson's approach with the depth and richness of Tolkien's world-building, calling Wilson an 'Autumn Man' who represents a nihilistic and emotionally shallow perspective. The text emphasizes the importance of appreciating art and literature that speaks to the human spirit and the dangers o... | |
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www.themarginalian.org
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| | | | | "Our world is dangerously riven by religious doctrines that all educated people should condemn, and yet there is more to understanding the human condition than science and secular culture gen... | |
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alasnotme.blogspot.com
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