Against Knowledge: A Reading List

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Against Knowledge: A Reading List

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How the culture of "specialization" hurts your freedom

Erik von Kuehnelt-Leddihn was an influential critic of totalitarianism. His works show us the unlikely places from where totalitarianism can pop up, even within a democracy. Discover how the contemporary culture of specialization is stealing our power, freedom, and agency👇

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The meaning of REAL knowledge

Introduction. Science has given us a lot, but what has it taken away? Julius Evola, an Italian philosopher, wrote that there are "hierarchies in knowledge" and scientific knowledge is not at the top. Discover his insights on the difference between science and wisdom, and more! 👇

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Can Virtue Be Taught?

Russell Kirk, an American writer and political commentator, wrote a brilliant essay called Can Virtue Be Taught? He gets into different definitions of virtue, why its harder to teach virtue than we presume, and much more👇

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Be wary of your consciousness

As humans we take great pride in our consciousness, believing it is the kernel of our being. We think our consciousness is "abiding, eternal, and ultimate" - but, Nietzsche argues in The Gay Science, the truth is the exact opposite👇

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Two things more important than being smart

Henry Tuckerman, a 19th century American critic, wrote a classic essay A Defense Of Enthusiasm. He takes on many interesting questions: Who's superior - the intellectual man or the man who feels deeply? What was the source of Shakespeare's genius? Discover these answers & more!👇

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Napoleon on how LOGIC loses wars and more

Introduction. Honoré de Balzac, one of the most prominent French writers of the 19th century, was a big admirer of Napoleon Bonaparte. He combed through hundreds of Napoleon speeches and public gazettes to collect his aphorisms on subjects ranging from politics to religion 👇 @

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Nietzsche Psychoanalyses Socrates

Since Socrates is the most influential thinker of all time, Nietzsche believed it pivotal that we think about his last words: "To live — that means to be sick a long time." For Nietzsche, this says more about Socrates than about life. Here is an unconventional take on Socrates:

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