Benoist, Alain De
On Being a Pagan
- ISBN 13:
- 9780999724507
- author:
- Benoist, Alain De
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Arcana Europa Media LLC
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 284
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.5 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Religion, General, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
On Being a Pagan is a thought-provoking manifesto that seeks to answer the question of what paganism truly means. Written by French philosopher Alain de Benoist, this work draws on a range of intellectual influences, including Nietzsche, Heidegger and ancient philosophy, to articulate a pagan theology based on a common Indo-European foundation.
Benoist contrasts the heroic pagan worldview with Christianity's attempts to suppress beauty and strength, and explores the cyclical nature of time in contrast to the linear understanding of history favored by prophets. He also examines the roots of modern totalitarianism and intolerance, tracing them back to the leveling ideology of ancient Judeo-Christian monotheism.
Originally published to critical acclaim in 1981, this revised translation now includes an extensive interview with the author, offering new insights into Benoist's thoughts on the pagan spirit and its various interpretations. This work remains as relevant today as it was when first published, making it a valuable contribution to ongoing debates about paganism and its place in modern society.
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