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The John Michell Reader: Writings and Rants of a Radical Traditionalist

The John Michell Reader: Writings and Rants of a Radical Traditionalist

The John Michell Reader: Writings and Rants of a Radical Traditionalist Paperback - 2015 - 2nd Edition

by Michell, John

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  • Title The John Michell Reader: Writings and Rants of a Radical Traditionalist
  • Author Michell, John
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition number 2nd
  • Edition 2
  • Condition Used - Very good
  • Pages 320
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Inner Traditions International
  • Publication date 2015
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated
  • Bookseller's Inventory # GOR007421471
  • ISBN 9781620554159 / 1620554151
  • Weight 1.1 lbs (0.50 kg)
  • Dimensions 9 x 6 x 0.9 in (22.86 x 15.24 x 2.29 cm)
  • Themes
    • Topical: New Age
  • Category New Age / Body, Mind & Spirit
  • Library of Congress subjects Platonists, Life
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2014038320
  • Dewey Decimal Code 082
  • Quantity available 1

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Deepest thoughts and musings of a 1960s countercultural icon

- Includes 108 of Michell's most insightful, erudite, witty, and occasionally scathing essays on diverse topics ranging from sacred practices of the Stone Age to the evils of the metric system to the madness of modernity

- Describes principles to live in tune with the divine order of the world and discover the "paradise of the philosophers" of ancient times.

- Includes an introductory overview by Joscelyn Godwin of Michell's entire career

A countercultural icon of the 1960s, John Michell (1933-2009) was perhaps best known for his books on sacred geometry, Earth mysteries, and unusual phenomena. He was also beloved and reviled for his radical, idealistic, yet classically traditional views on a wide range of heretical topics, from sacred practices of the Stone Age to the evils of the metric system to the madness of modernity and the unfolding apocalypse.

Carefully selecting 108 of Michell's most insightful, erudite, witty, and occasionally scathing essays from his column in the monthly magazine The Oldie, esoteric scholar Joscelyn Godwin presents a colorful collection of Michell's writings and rants that cover nearly every aspect of society, history, and traditional wisdom. In these short essays, Michell takes on agribusiness, Darwinism, superstition, Stonehenge, the insanity of modern society, UFOs, Jesus, fairies, the Grail legend, among many other topics. No matter how small the topic under consideration, Michell always takes a larger view on it, illuminating it with light from above.

Godwin's artful selection and ordering of essays reveals Michell's overarching grand view of the world at large. We glimpse the heart of Michell as idealistic Platonist and radical traditionalist, absorb his common sense lessons for living in tune with the divine order, and are reminded that the elusive "paradise of the philosophers" of ancient times is still within reach for those with the strength of vision to see it.

About the author

Educated at Cambridge and Cornell, Joscelyn Godwin, Ph.D., is a professor of music at Colgate University and the author, editor, and translator of more than 30 books, including Atlantis and the Cycles of Time and Athanasius Kircher's Theatre of the World. Known for his translations of the works of Fabre d'Olivet and Julius Evola as well as Francesco Colonna's Hypnerotomachia Poliphili, he lives in Hamilton, New York.
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