I will be honest, that contrary to the conclusions, I feel that the wearing of Carlyle as one wears pants was unsuccessful within this article, most particularly towards the start. It sounded like Dave Green trying on Carlyle in uncomfort.
Towards the end though, something did begin to shine through. It is to my mind that the middles and ends were worn out more than the weaving beginnings.
Clothes, I think, are ours; I do not think we can impose the aura of anothers, even if we were to have the same seamstresses and fits. However, we can become comfortable to recognize the grace in one’s style, especially as it is corrective to our own.
I think this was a good piece for the weary. And if nothing else, it encourages me to look into the unread original. That is commendable.
This was an interesting divergence from the stuff I usually read on substack. I know nothing about Carlyle but I think about the way I dress quite a bit. Starting with clothing as a way to cure modern malaise is an interesting concept. I think it’s notable that groups that resist modernity have something of a dress code that is linked to some metaphysical truths. One of the saddest things about American evangelicalism is its tendency to adhere to ways of dress imposed on it from pop culture. It speaks to a lack of real detachment from the mainstream if that makes any sense.
A quote I encountered in Moldbug, but is widely attributed to Napoleon: "Give me the uniform and I will give you an army." Fascinating review, Dave.
Cheers
Like reading Carlyle; it made me feel uncomfortable at periods, inspired at others, and I had to google words I didn't know throughout constantly.
The marrying of the imminent and transcendent that you go over in the last part will stick with me - much to think about.
Great job - thoroughly enjoyed it
Thanks!
this was an excellent listen on YT last night, glad the transcript is available here. Eloquent prose poetically recorded.
Listened to the audio on YouTube this morning. Well done, I quite enjoyed it.
Thanks man. That makes it all worthwhile
I will be honest, that contrary to the conclusions, I feel that the wearing of Carlyle as one wears pants was unsuccessful within this article, most particularly towards the start. It sounded like Dave Green trying on Carlyle in uncomfort.
Towards the end though, something did begin to shine through. It is to my mind that the middles and ends were worn out more than the weaving beginnings.
Clothes, I think, are ours; I do not think we can impose the aura of anothers, even if we were to have the same seamstresses and fits. However, we can become comfortable to recognize the grace in one’s style, especially as it is corrective to our own.
I think this was a good piece for the weary. And if nothing else, it encourages me to look into the unread original. That is commendable.
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This was an interesting divergence from the stuff I usually read on substack. I know nothing about Carlyle but I think about the way I dress quite a bit. Starting with clothing as a way to cure modern malaise is an interesting concept. I think it’s notable that groups that resist modernity have something of a dress code that is linked to some metaphysical truths. One of the saddest things about American evangelicalism is its tendency to adhere to ways of dress imposed on it from pop culture. It speaks to a lack of real detachment from the mainstream if that makes any sense.
Cheers
What then is Wisdom and the nature of True Religion?
http://beezone.com/current/whatiswisdom.html
http://beezone.com/current/sciencemysticismlove.html
http://beezone.com/current/truereligionevolutionhumanexistence.html
http://beezone.com/adida/god-is-not-elsewhere.html