The discuss of Oligarchies vs Monarchies is powerful! He points out that oligarchies may be legitimated by religion and tradition, but that the oligarchy in the US is illegitimate and limited by nothing.
A personal observation on the discussion of the LOTR movies. I agree with the Chevalier's assessment that it was an excellent example of filmmaking, but had little or nothing to do with the books Tolkien wrote. I strongly agree with his advice to never let anyone see the movies without having read the books!
In re: his discussion of 'ultra-realism'. Philosophy is possibly the only thing on which I violently disagree with the Chevalier. He is a Platonist, an ultra-realist. I, on the other hand, am a convinced Aristotelian-Thomist. Thomism is the preferred Philosophy of the Church, and I will follow the Church's preference.
However, on the subjects of de Maistre and the Counter Revolution, I am absolutely in agreement with him. I encourage my readers to look into the writers he mentions. His tip on using Google Translate is brilliant!
1.) Presidential Election 0:11 2.) Oligarchies vs Monarchies 6:00 3.) The Lord of the Rings 12:42 4.) Can Ultra-Realism be popular again? 22:28 5.) Joseph de Maistre & counterrevolution 26:25
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