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New Polity
The New Paganism and the Rise of the Nietzscheans
Jun 27, 2024
Alex Denley and Dr. Andrew Willard Jones discuss the resurgent pagan politics, the transition from Christianity to paganism, Nietzschean critiques, vitalism, and power dynamics in modern society. They explore the clash between Christianity and paganism, analyzing ancient philosophers' influences and the impact on contemporary civilization.
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- The podcast explores the resurgence of old pagan political ideologies rooted in power aesthetics and might-makes-right.
- Examining the integration of societal classes under Christianity, the podcast contrasts it with traditional pagan hierarchies.
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The Revival of Pagan Political Forms in Modernity
In exploring the politics of paganism, the podcast delves into the resurgence of old pagan political issues seen in ancient Greece and Rome. Through examining various texts, the series aims to unravel the pagan worldview before Christ, including their perspectives on humanity, nature, and political structures. It scrutinizes the challenges faced by pagan societies, shedding light on how these historical issues have echoes in contemporary reflections on modernity.
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