The Worthy House (Charles Haywood)
Charles Haywood
I am here to give you back your future. Human flourishing in the coming post-liberal West. The hour is late, and Moloch is within the gates. Foundationalism. Reality-focused writings, often on history and politics.
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Mentioned books
Dec 8, 2020 • 20min
On Me
On my very favorite topic of all, myself. (The written version of this review was first published July 23, 2018. Written versions, in web and PDF formats, are available here.)
Dec 3, 2020 • 23min
Light from the Christian East: An Introduction to the Orthodox Tradition (James R. Payton Jr.)
A comparative analysis of Western and Eastern Christian theology, for the benefit of both, though primarily for the benefit of the former. (The written version of this review, in web, PDF, and ebook formats, can be found here.)
Nov 30, 2020 • 1h 11min
On The Finnish Civil War
A complete analysis of the 1918 Finnish Civil War, where the good guys beat the bad guys, so as a result this war is obscure. But it has much to say that is applicable today. (The written version of this analysis can be found here.)
Nov 24, 2020 • 32min
Twelve Who Ruled: The Year of Terror in the French Revolution (R. R. Palmer)
Of the Terror in the French Revolution, and what it says of the modern Left and our politics today. (The written version of this review was first published July 23, 2018. Written versions, in web and PDF formats, are available here.)
Nov 20, 2020 • 10min
The Pastel City (M. John Harrison)
In a fifty-year-old work of science fiction, the Heroic Narrative, presciently adapted in a way that addresses our current age's denial of reality. (The written version of this review was first published July 20, 2018. Written versions, in web and PDF formats, are available here.)
Nov 16, 2020 • 19min
The Fiery Angel: Art, Culture, Sex, Politics, and the Struggle for the Soul of the West (Michael Walsh)
A winding, but excellent, discussion of the importance of art in fighting against the Left, along with my own thoughts on Space as a crucial element of Western cultural rebirth. (The written version of this review was first published June 29, 2018. Written versions, in web and PDF formats, are available here.)
Nov 12, 2020 • 25min
Apocalypse Never: Why Environmental Alarmism Hurts Us All (Michael Shellenberger)
A comprehensive, if not exciting, dismantling of the anti-human ideology of environmental extremists. (The written version of this review, in web, PDF, and ebook formats, can be found here.)
Nov 9, 2020 • 19min
The Ruling Class: How They Corrupted America and What We Can Do About It (Angelo M. Codevilla)
From 2018, but even more applicable today, what can be done in the short term about the corruption wrought by our ruling class. (The written version of this review was first published June 19, 2018. Written versions, in web and PDF formats, are available here.)
Oct 30, 2020 • 27min
Dream Hoarders: How the American Upper Middle Class Is Leaving Everyone Else in the Dust, Why That Is a Problem, and What to Do About It (Richard V. Reeves)
A somewhat confused exploration of how the upper-middle class accrues benefits to itself, which I use to explore more important topics, such as America's aristocracy, and how it should be changed. (The written version of this review was first published June 14, 2018. Written versions, in web and PDF formats, are available here.)
Oct 26, 2020 • 15min
The Experience of God: Being, Consciousness, Bliss (David Bentley Hart)
A turn away from the politics of today, toward eternal things, in thoughts on an outstanding work by David Bentley Hart. (The written version of this review was first published June 13, 2018. Written versions, in web and PDF formats, are available here.)
