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« When I, following Evola, pronounce the word “war,” I have in mind a domain of deep metaphysical revelation. We are talking about war against the dark element, war against the Kali-Yuga… I want to quote Evola once more: “A warrior tradition and a pure military tradition do not have hatred as the basis of war.” This is very important: true martial tradition does not know hatred. Warriors are genuine peacemakers, people who are filled with love above all else….. If even one of us, including myself and everyone gathered here today, commits to seeking this “forest passage,” to becoming the anarch, or to making the strong-willed decision that we must break with the modern world and cultivate the warrior and hero within ourselves, then it seems to me that the world is already saved. Because even a single person can save all of mankind, as we know. » — Daria Platonova Dugina, Eschatological Optimism (PRAV Publishing, 2023) [https://pravpublishing.com/eschatological-optimism/]

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💫 Apophatic Apologetics A Review of ESCHATOLOGICAL OPTIMISM by Daria “Platonova” Dugina There are few things more intellectually agreeable than a well-reasoned treatise that forces one to continually think, that offers both reassurance and challenge. If such a work is both inspiring and captivating, then it becomes an even finer rarity. So it is with today’s subject, a proper exposition of the good, the true, and the beautiful: Dugina, Daria “Platonova”, Eschatological Optimism. Russian Federation: PRAV Publishing, 2023. The book is the posthumously collected essays and lectures of the brilliant Daria (also to some, Darya) Dugina, as masterfully edited by John Stachelski and fluidly translated into English by Jafe Arnold. This review and all page citations are based on the Kindle edition; for reference, I use the pagination rather than positioning provided by my Kindle reader. One may and should order a copy either from PRAV or from Amazon. ✍️ Perrin Lovett

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One year ago today, the young life of Daria Platonova Dugina, a rising philosopher, fearless journalist, spiritual artist, and dear friend of PRAV Publishing, was tragically cut short in an act of terrorism. Her philosophical testimony, Eschatological Optimism, has been brought to you in English by PRAV Publishing. Dare to know, take the leap: pravpublishing.com/eschatological-optimism/

" [20 August] marks the first anniversary of the untimely demise of Daria Dugina, a luminary in the field of philosophy who was tragically assassinated. Her loss has been deeply felt, but her legacy lives on through her thought-provoking and insightful work. Prav Publishing's recent release of her book 'Eschatological Optimism' is a testament to her enduring influence. This important work encapsulates Dugina's powerful intellect and her unique perspective on life and existence. In reading 'Eschatological Optimism', we not only honor Dugina's memory but also engage in the vital discourse she championed during her lifetime. Her philosophical insights offer us new ways to understand our world, challenging us to think deeper and broader. Supporting Dugina's legacy is to uphold the values of intellectual curiosity, free thinking, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge. It's a step towards cherishing the minds that challenge us, inspire us, and ultimately, make us better humans. Let's remember Dugina not just for her tragic end, but for her invaluable contributions to philosophy and the profound impact she had on her readers. In the best way we can honor her memory — by keeping her ideas alive and relevant. " - Sultan, https://twitter.com/sultan4448888/status/1690773437332021248?s=20

« Eschatological optimism can be viewed from two angles. Firstly, it can be interpreted as a hypothesis for getting to know the historical-philosophical process, in which we can examine various thinkers as eschatological optimists and distinguish two main tendencies within their works: an acknowledgement of the catastrophic finitude and ephemeral nature of the world given to us (which we shall call “the finitude of illusion”), and, at the same time, a peculiar acceptance of this world as something that is deceptive and illusory, while maintaining an attitude of positive will towards this illusion. We could say that eschatological optimism is not simply an awareness that the end is near, of possible death, but also the acceptance of this death into one’s life along with the decisive will to resist it, that is, to live. This means taking the side of pure transcendence and proclaiming a radical “No!” to this world while at the same time declaring a radical “Yes!” to the world that is to be found beyond this illusion. Secondly, eschatological optimism can be understood not only as an interpretive grid, not only as a code for deciphering one or another text, but also as a philosophical strategy for life. We are likely living in the era of the end of the world — this can be seen in the pandemic, in the various natural disasters that have become more frequent, and in the fundamental shifts in politics, geopolitics, and philosophy. After all, what is the point of things like the de-territorialized thinking of Postmodernity or object-oriented ontology!? This is the real end of philosophy, or at least of human philosophy. In such circumstances, we are in need of the life strategy of eschatological optimism. Eschatological optimism can be a starting point for life, for understanding the meaning of what is happening, for seeking strategies and the motivation to exist. It provides grounds to live with an orientation towards something other than the illusory given reality of the disintegrating and fragmenting world around us. Trying to go beyond the boundaries of self, the eschatological optimist, the “metaphysical frontiersman,” abides in a sphere of at once holding on to the given and casting out towards that which is not, on the border of this world and the one beyond. Such is the structure of the rift — this person’s hands are outstretched in both directions: one holds the sky, while one grabs the earth and tries to push off from it. Eschatological optimism is the experience of mystery. » — Daria Platonova Dugina, Eschatological Optimism (PRAV Publishing, 2023) pravpublishing.com/eschatological-optimism/