
Tolkien’s Wizardry: How Metaphysics Molded Middle-Earth | Prof. Robert Koons
The Thomistic Institute
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Exploring the Evolution of Philosophy and Theology in Literature
This chapter delves into the concepts of embodying philosophy and theology in literature, examining how these elements should progress through time. It reflects on the necessity for literature to evolve alongside societal changes and move beyond reiterating past narratives, including a comparison between Tolkien's compositions and Wagner's operatic Ring cycle.
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