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Reading List For Aristocrats

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Say Hello To The "Solar Aristocracy"

Introduction. D.H. Lawrence is the writer of famous novels such as Sons and Lovers and Women in Love. In this lifetime he was denounced as a toxic man and his books banned. In this Memo, read about his strange obsession with the Sun, his definition of aristocrat, and more 👇

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2 min read

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Lovecraft Seeks The Higher Life

Introduction. H.P. Lovecraft transformed the horror genre, wrote 100,000+ letters to friends, and was, above all, a soulful aristocrat. In this Memo, let's explore his attacks on mass democracy, his critique of our modern priorities, and what he believed society must aim at👇

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3 min read

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Carlyle Demands a Political Superman

Thomas Carlyle critiqued democracy, slammed rationalism, and became his century’s most famous writer. Chesterton called him a seer. Emerson: “He never wrote a dull line." Dig into Carlyle’s insights on how every society needs a Great Leader, why revolutions happen, and more 👇

2 min read

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What is greatness? Nietzsche answers.

Introduction. Nietzsche believed that the singular task of mankind is "the production of individual great men." In his paper Nietzsche on Human Greatness, Patrick Hassan asks and answers an important question: What, exactly, is greatness for Nietzsche? The intriguing answer👇

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Nietzsche's Ten Virtues

In his paper Nietzsche's Best Life, Randall Firestone enumerates 10 qualities Nietzsche wanted people to develop. Let's begin 👇Self-Determination. People must determine their own values and adventures - and not uncritically swallow the "mainstream" ideas of the age. @

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2 min read

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Breaking down philosophy's most controversial statement: "God is Dead"

"God is dead" is modern philosophy's boldest and the most misunderstood statement. Contemporary atheism takes it to be a triumphant and celebratory announcement, but for Nietzsche it was a great tragedy. Here's a breakdown of what Nietzsche meant by "God is dead"👇

2 min read

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Why you NEED great men

Ralph Waldo Emerson entered Harvard at 14, was friends with Napoleon's nephew, and gave 1500+ lectures in his life. One of his best ever lectures, given in 1850, was called "The Uses Of Great Men." What can love do for us? How do great men save us? Top insights from the essay👇

2 min read

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H.L. Mencken Takes Democracy To Task

Introduction. H.L. Mencken published 10 million+ words and was called the American Nietzsche. He was a critic of our time and our prevailing values. In this Memo, discover Mencken’s insights on the nature of democracy, the traits of aristocrats, the French revolution, and more👇

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4 min read

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45 underrated books that explain the modern world

I asked twitter: What are some underrated books that best explain the modern world? 250 people replied. Here are 49 of the most interesting recommendations:

2 min read

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10 reasons why aristocracy beats democracy?

Will Durant writes that “there are but two forms of government: rule by one man, and rule by a few.” Majorities can never rule because while minorities can organize, majorities can’t. He says: “Government is oligarchy, or it is monarchy; there is nothing else.”

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2 min read

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The Pareto Principle, why democracy turns on itself, and other insights

Introduction. Vilfredo Pareto was an Italian philosopher and economist. His ideas are common in political conversations today: the pareto principle, the circulation of elites, and more. Discover 9 insights from Pareto on revolutions, democracy, and more 👇

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2 min read

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