Traditionalism, anarchism and the urgent need for righteous revolt: a dialogue

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We present here an in-depth conversation between two regular Winter Oak contributors - W.D. James, who teaches philosophy in Kentucky, USA, and runs the Philosopher's Holler blog, and English dissident writer Paul Cudenec, who also has a personal blog on substack and whose books are all available as free pdfs here. W.D. James: What first … Continue reading Traditionalism, anarchism and the urgent need for righteous revolt: a dialogue

Egalitarian Anti-Modernism and the Contemporary Political Landscape (Egalitarian Anti-Modernism Part 10)

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Outright opposition to modernity is often dismissed as backward-looking or “reactionary” and associated with a rigidly hierarchical or aristocratic outlook. But there is another tradition of resistance to the modern world that has very different ideals and can serve as the basis of an old-new radical philosophy of natural and cosmic belonging, inspiring humanity to … Continue reading Egalitarian Anti-Modernism and the Contemporary Political Landscape (Egalitarian Anti-Modernism Part 10)

Seven reasons why I am an anti-industrialist

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by Paul Cudenec Having written a couple of recent articles advancing an anti-industrialist position, I have been reminded that this viewpoint is very much a minority one, even amongst those with whom I am generally in agreement. I know that to many it seems like an utterly outlandish proposition. "What, no electricity? We'd all just … Continue reading Seven reasons why I am an anti-industrialist

A poet against “this foul industrial epoch”

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by Paul Cudenec Today marks the 130th anniversary of the birth of Herbert Read, one of the thinkers who has most shaped my own political philosophy. This seems like an appropriate occasion on which to share the profile of him that I wrote for the organic radicals website. The film linked at the end is … Continue reading A poet against “this foul industrial epoch”

Targeted and smeared by the fake-left thought police

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by Paul Cudenec A new broadside of deceitful smears has been unleashed by the system against those of us who challenge its techno-totalitarian Great Reset agenda. Once again, this has been carried out by means of a fake-left proxy, in this instance the Marseille Infos Autonomes (Mars-Info) site in France, which claims to be a … Continue reading Targeted and smeared by the fake-left thought police

Catastrophe (Egalitarian Anti-Modernism Part 9)

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Outright opposition to modernity is often dismissed as backward-looking or “reactionary” and associated with a rigidly hierarchical or aristocratic outlook. But there is another tradition of resistance to the modern world that has very different ideals and can serve as the basis of an old-new radical philosophy of natural and cosmic belonging, inspiring humanity to … Continue reading Catastrophe (Egalitarian Anti-Modernism Part 9)

When will the real opposition emerge?

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by Paul Cudenec It doesn't surprise me in the least that Jordan Peterson and his ARC organisation are nothing more than controlled opposition, as has now been decisively demonstrated by two articles by Michael Ginsberg and Ursula Edgington and a video from Sonia Poulton. These fake rebels have not even separated themselves from the politicians … Continue reading When will the real opposition emerge?

Chesterton Against Servility (Egalitarian Anti-Modernism Part 8)

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Outright opposition to modernity is often dismissed as backward-looking or “reactionary” and associated with a rigidly hierarchical or aristocratic outlook. But there is another tradition of resistance to the modern world that has very different ideals and can serve as the basis of an old-new radical philosophy of natural and cosmic belonging, inspiring humanity to … Continue reading Chesterton Against Servility (Egalitarian Anti-Modernism Part 8)

Authenticity is the antidote to anti-culture

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by Paul Cudenec Such is the wit and insight of fellow anarchist author Darren Allen that I can imagine a parallel universe in which he is a household name in our native UK, a national treasure of the "love-him-or-loathe-him" variety. His latest works would be seen in the window displays of big bookshops from Falmouth … Continue reading Authenticity is the antidote to anti-culture