Disciples of a New Faith: Reading Cormac McCarthy’s ‘Blood Meridian’ in Light of René Guénon
‘Blood Meridian’ as a depiction of René Guénon's “Reign of Quantity,” the pathological worship of Reason, and a demonically inverted counter-Tradition.
‘Blood Meridian’ as a depiction of René Guénon's “Reign of Quantity,” the pathological worship of Reason, and a demonically inverted counter-Tradition.
Slaves of passion, How they prattle Of freedom - tugged Like belled cattle! Their brass jangle Is pride’s tangle - Like canaries In gilded cages. Boastful emblem Of their cruel fate, Whose true meaning They learn too late....
‘Blood Meridian’ as a depiction of René Guénon's “Reign of Quantity,” the pathological worship of Reason, and a demonically inverted counter-Tradition.