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The Authentic Reactionary: Selected Scholia of Nicolás Gómez Dávila - Book by Nicolás Gómez Dávila

Name: The Authentic Reactionary: Selected Scholia of Nicolás Gómez Dávila
Author: Nicolás Gómez Dávila

The Authentic Reactionary by Nicolás Gómez Dávila is a collection of his aphorisms that express his views on politics, culture, and philosophy. Dávila, a Colombian philosopher and critic, critiques modernity, emphasizing a return to traditional values and the rejection of liberalism, democracy, and secularism. His reflections stress the importance of intellectual rigor and the preservation of order through cultural and spiritual conservatism. Dávila’s work resonates with existential pessimism, asserting that true authenticity lies in resisting societal trends, advocating for a more contemplative, skeptical approach to modern life and thought

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Original Language: Spanish

Original Title: Escolios a un texto implícito

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