The Worthy House (Charles Haywood)
Charles Haywood
I am here to give you back your future. Human flourishing in the coming post-liberal West. The hour is late, and Moloch is within the gates. Foundationalism. Reality-focused writings, often on history and politics.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jun 29, 2019 • 30min
On Communitarianism
Today we offer not a book review, but an analysis, of communitarianism—a perennial political idea that has recently received fresh attention. (The written version of this review can be found here.)
Jun 28, 2019 • 17min
Christ the Conqueror of Hell: The Descent into Hades from an Orthodox Perspective (Hilarion Alfeyev)
Stepping away from the hurly-burly of current events, today we talk about a core, yet obscure, Christian doctrine. (The written version of this review can be found here.)
Jun 21, 2019 • 26min
Theory of the Partisan: Intermediate Commentary on the Concept of the Political (Carl Schmitt)
A throwback today, that is not really a throwback. Thoughts from, and thoughts about, Carl Schmitt, reality-based master of the philosophy of enmity, in his book Theory of the Partisan. (The written version of this review can be found here.)
Jun 19, 2019 • 23min
The War on Normal People: The Truth About America's Disappearing Jobs and Why Universal Basic Income Is Our Future (Andrew Yang)
Our thoughts on the manifesto offered by Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang, who offers a mix of insane fantasy and moderately interesting ideas. (The written version of this review can be found here.)
Jun 17, 2019 • 17min
Built: The Hidden Stories Behind our Structures (Roma Agrawal)
Structural engineering, and what it produces, is fascinating, though Built, by Roma Agrawal, is marred by ideological distortions. (The written version of this review can be found here.)
Jun 15, 2019 • 35min
Escaping the Russian Bear: An Estonian Girl's Memoir of Loss and Survival During World War II (Kristina von Rosenvinge)
Too often we forget, or are made to forget, the evils of Communism. Here, we discuss a memoir that acts as a corrective, Escaping the Russian Bear, by Kristina von Rosenvinge. (The written version of this review can be found here.)
Jun 13, 2019 • 35min
Hired: Undercover in Low-Wage Britain (James Bloodworth)
Today we offer thoughts on the working class, in Britain and America, through the lens of Hired, by James Bloodworth. (The written version of this review can be found here.)
Jun 8, 2019 • 13min
Roman Warfare (Adrian Goldsworthy)
Today's selection is Roman Warfare, by Adrian Goldsworthy. Our focus is straight history, not so much lessons to be learned, but as always, we comment on both the book and its implications. (The written version of this review can be found here.)
May 27, 2019 • 17min
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind (Yuval Noah Harari)
Today we review, and as always comment on matters related to, Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, by Yuval Noah Harari. For web and PDF versions, go here.
May 26, 2019 • 17min
Craeft: An Inquiry Into the Origins and True Meaning of Traditional Crafts (Alexander Langlands)
Today we review, and as always comment on matters related to, Craeft: An Inquiry Into the Origins and True Meaning of Traditional Crafts, by Alexander Langlands. (The written version of this review can be found here.)
