Certainly there is still much beauty left in the world, but, sadly, very little of it is left untainted. Even the most remote spots are not far away from the Machine. A few years ago, I spent a few months hiking through Lapland and even there one sees planes overhead, and of course one cannot eat the once edible mushrooms due to fallout from Chernobyl. All the more reason to be thankful for the beauty we have, both natural, and crafted through the warmth of living hands.
So happy to have discovered your substack while strolling on Paul Kingsnorth's Abbey...
I've read the entire thread you started on the topic of `Orthodox authors who seriously criticize technology` - I have the same question (and the same feeling of disappointment) being an born-orthodox who had to find answers to the technological question only in non-ortodox brilliant authors. I've noticed that you mention some critique made by fr. Alexander Schmemann - in which book can this be found (besides `For the Life of the World`?). Also, you suggest that Frithjof Schuon has written more extensively on modern technology - in which one of his works should I fetch this?
Thank you so much and keep up the good work!
PS - (sorry for making this comment here, I'm quite new to substack and I didn't figure out how to directly message the author - if it's unappropriate, please delete it)
Regarding Schuon, I suggest starting with his book "Language of the Self". As for Orthodox authors, I spent a better part of a year searching for any substantial critiques from them and found nothing worth mentioning. The Catholics, Protestants, and pagans have produced much greater critics of technology. If you want to read the absolute best modern Orthodox writer, go to Phillip Sherrard.
I completely agree. In deed, Sherrard's is terribly underrated. `The Rape of Man and Nature` and `Christianity: Lineaments of a Sacred Tradition` are truly gems. Looking forward to reading `Human Image - World Image` and `Sacred in Life in Art`. Thank you so much for your suggestion on Schuon! Blessings!
"Everything today is ugly, and this book aims to be one small effort to reinvigorate the world with truth, beauty, and goodness."
Sounds great! Although for me I would say *most* things *human made* are ugly. Still much beauty in our dying natural world, I think.
Certainly there is still much beauty left in the world, but, sadly, very little of it is left untainted. Even the most remote spots are not far away from the Machine. A few years ago, I spent a few months hiking through Lapland and even there one sees planes overhead, and of course one cannot eat the once edible mushrooms due to fallout from Chernobyl. All the more reason to be thankful for the beauty we have, both natural, and crafted through the warmth of living hands.
Dear Farasha Euker,
So happy to have discovered your substack while strolling on Paul Kingsnorth's Abbey...
I've read the entire thread you started on the topic of `Orthodox authors who seriously criticize technology` - I have the same question (and the same feeling of disappointment) being an born-orthodox who had to find answers to the technological question only in non-ortodox brilliant authors. I've noticed that you mention some critique made by fr. Alexander Schmemann - in which book can this be found (besides `For the Life of the World`?). Also, you suggest that Frithjof Schuon has written more extensively on modern technology - in which one of his works should I fetch this?
Thank you so much and keep up the good work!
PS - (sorry for making this comment here, I'm quite new to substack and I didn't figure out how to directly message the author - if it's unappropriate, please delete it)
Regarding Schuon, I suggest starting with his book "Language of the Self". As for Orthodox authors, I spent a better part of a year searching for any substantial critiques from them and found nothing worth mentioning. The Catholics, Protestants, and pagans have produced much greater critics of technology. If you want to read the absolute best modern Orthodox writer, go to Phillip Sherrard.
I completely agree. In deed, Sherrard's is terribly underrated. `The Rape of Man and Nature` and `Christianity: Lineaments of a Sacred Tradition` are truly gems. Looking forward to reading `Human Image - World Image` and `Sacred in Life in Art`. Thank you so much for your suggestion on Schuon! Blessings!