I read Boethius' Consolation of Philosophy many years ago, but hastily, I should say, and I allowed my impressions of it to all but fade over time. Grad school has recently given me the chance to return to this text and to do so with the injunction to read it carefully. I can say now … Continue reading Reflections on The Consolation of Philosophy
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Swirl
What you are about to read is as much a prayer as it is an exercise in reason. It is a logic quickened by spirit, an animated technology for the soul to reach back into the first principles within her. This will thus be the debut of an esoteric, enchanted logic. It will proceed as … Continue reading Swirl
The Depth of Love and Light in a Grave
I have not had much time for leisure lately between moving states, school, being a dad, and so forth. But I did want to share a small paper I wrote for an English course, I think it might be an enjoyable read for some. Emily Dickinson has become my favorite poet and I just wanted … Continue reading The Depth of Love and Light in a Grave
A Curious Concession
"The rapid spread of Polytheism, especially during the period stretching from Abraham to Christ, calls for an explanation. Since reason is able to produce the strongest argument against the intrinsic possibility of Polytheism, the enormous propagation of this error can not be sufficiently explained by attributing to it the weakness of human intellect after the … Continue reading A Curious Concession
No BS Philosophy: Existentialism, Pragmatism, and the Beating Heart
For some of us, at some point in our lives, we experience the privilege of wondering about the mysteries of life. What is the point of going through all of this, day in and day out? Does it really all just come to an end? Is there more to reality than meets the eye? To … Continue reading No BS Philosophy: Existentialism, Pragmatism, and the Beating Heart
On Gods and Men
Asclepius, son of Apollo, help me understand. Guide my thoughts, call me to those things you wish for me to see. I acknowledge my biases and ulterior motives, my ignorance, my stupidity. I move my will to counter these dispositions, these structures, as best I can. I look with fresh eyes, cleared from the fog … Continue reading On Gods and Men
An Open Letter to the Midwesterner on “Gender”
I grew up in a small town in South Dakota. Yes, people live there. My entire county had 1,500 people in it. My high school graduating class size? 50 something. I’ve lived in small towns most of my life. Not all of it. I got to see the world as an Army brat. But most … Continue reading An Open Letter to the Midwesterner on “Gender”
Classical Theism: The Other Side of the Story
I. Introduction Feel free to skip to Sections II-III if you’re just here for the arguments. This section introduces the topic and some key terms, especially for those who may be new to this. If you’re still here, welcome to the debut of this series! I often hear in law enforcement that every story has … Continue reading Classical Theism: The Other Side of the Story
Some Thoughts on Religious Experience
For as long as we've been around, human beings have had experiences which cause them to believe that a God is doing something to them -- like consoling, watching over or guiding, etc. -- or that a God has some property -- like being loving, powerful or even great, etc. It has often been remarked … Continue reading Some Thoughts on Religious Experience
The Emperor has no Clothes
As I stated in the last post, I began this blog in part to confront the spirit of hegemony that’s wormed its way into Pagan and Polytheist circles. This isn’t my favorite thing in the world to do. My passion has always been to bring the tools and insights of philosophy to bear on Pagan … Continue reading The Emperor has no Clothes
The Analytic Pagan 