Excellent and timely polemical take on modern philosophy and counterculture. Jan 24, Jesse rated it it was ok Shelves: Out of the works of Evola I've read, this stands least on its own legs. Constantly referencing previous works, and constantly stating that this book is not the correct place, or there is not time and room to go into detailed arguments, this book feels more like a summarization and epilogue to previous works. Considering this is also one of Evola's last books, it certainly comes across as a summarization and conclusion to theories and concepts explored in previous books; a bookend of sorts.
As su Out of the works of Evola I've read, this stands least on its own legs. As such, as a separate work, Ride The Tiger feels far less complete and deep than, say, Revolt Against The Modern World - one of his previous works Evola constantly references here. The brief nature of most chapters also means that Evola's arguments are often not fully fleshed out.
As such, his critique of, among others, existentialism and Nietzsche, will likely not convince those not already seeing things in line with the author. If one is interested in the concepts and theories put forth by Evola, it would be better to start with some of his other works the already mentioned Revolt Against The Modern World is a good starting point.
A profound expansion of Nietzsche's Will to Power. Evolva here provides guidance as to how the Traditional man, the heroic aristocratic soul, should encounter the modern world as a means to Becoming. Evolva's language is at time a little dense and overly constructed, but such is also likely the result of the translation.
A seminal work for those on the LHP. Dec 30, Alexej Gerstmaier rated it it was ok. Barely comprehensible, requires deep knowledge of philosophy that I do not yet? Lots of meaningless, empty phrases. Strongly disagree with Evola that science does not produce true knowledge because it is merely concerned with manipulating and predicting reality.
He uses this, admittedly pretty good, metaphor: "The system of science resembles a net that draws ever tighter around something that, in itself, remains incomprehensible, with the sole intention of subduing it for practical end Barely comprehensible, requires deep knowledge of philosophy that I do not yet? He uses this, admittedly pretty good, metaphor: "The system of science resembles a net that draws ever tighter around something that, in itself, remains incomprehensible, with the sole intention of subduing it for practical ends.
At least science approaches something true. Oct 03, J. This book is an interesting and more abstract book, I was of the impression that it was going to be more practical in its message, it would seem to me that the author went more to what "Riding the Tiger" means in a given aspect of society than how to actually "Ride the Tiger" in the various aspects of society.
I was also concerned with perhaps what is an unseen irony in this book, namely his indication of the failure of civilization built on bourgeois individualism with its corresponding atomiza This book is an interesting and more abstract book, I was of the impression that it was going to be more practical in its message, it would seem to me that the author went more to what "Riding the Tiger" means in a given aspect of society than how to actually "Ride the Tiger" in the various aspects of society.
I was also concerned with perhaps what is an unseen irony in this book, namely his indication of the failure of civilization built on bourgeois individualism with its corresponding atomization which is great he was able to see it long before the point where at now, which confirms it , yet his simultaneous retreat into himself and away from others -- thinking it to be merely a "different" and "superior" form of individualism.
Likewise, his endorsement of suicide is ironically one of the symptoms of this dying civilizational epoch. I gave it 3-Stars because there are moments when some nuggets of wisdom seem to breakthrough or when some consistency is discovered. Likewise, when the author actually does what I thought he was going to do from the beginning, how to actually "Ride the Tiger" in an era of dissolution rather than offer abstracted speculations which while I understand there is a need, still seems to overpower the bulk of each chapter.
Apr 06, Hans rated it did not like it Shelves: philosophy. Annoying, how often he writes of his having written about something, as in passages that go, "I have already written of this [and he has just written about it on the last page]," over and over and over. It's stimulating to have to read carefully. It's also great to reap the benefits of someone with greater knowledge than oneself.
But Evola makes his positive assertions in terms of negative statements, effectively saying, "What is real is beyond that which is real, what is actual is not Nonsense. But Evola makes his positive assertions in terms of negative statements, effectively saying, "What is real is beyond that which is real, what is actual is not actual; there is some transcendence that is the most important thing in the world [but that does not seem to exist], one should be rigorously oneself but should adhere to some sort of esoteric creed, unstated by me, which is completely mysterious and yet should be obvious to any worthy reader.
I hope some day to understand the book but not to suffer psychosis. Today was not that day. Perhaps it contains wisdom worth having. Yes, and perhaps Evola could have written in a way that one could understand. I felt as if I were reading Marcuse, if you follow me. And The Metaphysics of War is no better. Jan 25, Ciro rated it really liked it. A bit too esoteric and wordy yet I highlighted something on nearly every page. The modern world crushes us spiritually, disconnecting us from our ancient roots.
Dissolution prevails. The man today who is still connected to these roots can survive the modern world without necessarily removing himself from it. May 17, J.
Smith rated it it was amazing. Tough read, but I picked my way through it. I used it for a class about the Coen brothers filmmaking and compared The Dude to Evola's "differentiated man" who rides the tiger through the chaos of the modern world. Readers also enjoyed. About Julius Evola. Julius Evola. Julius Evola, also known as Baron Giulio Cesare Andrea Evola even if he actually wasn't an aristocrat , was an Italian philosopher, poet, painter, antisemitic conspiracy theorist, esotericist and occultist.
During his trial in , Evola denied being a Fascist and instead referred to himself as a "superfascist". Evola after the World War II claimed to be admired by the Italian Fascist leader Ben Julius Evola, also known as Baron Giulio Cesare Andrea Evola even if he actually wasn't an aristocrat , was an Italian philosopher, poet, painter, antisemitic conspiracy theorist, esotericist and occultist.
Evola was the "chief ideologue" of Italy's terrorist radical right during the Years of Lead and his doctrine and writings also influenced some fringes of islamic fundamentalism. It is a singular though not necessarily original and totally coherent blend of several schools and traditions, including German idealism, Eastern doctrines, traditionalism, and the all-embracing Weltanschauung of the interwar conservative Revolution with which Evola had a deep personal involvement.
Evola is popular in fringe circles, largely because of his metaphysical, magical, and supernatural beliefs — including belief in ghosts, telepathy, and alchemy — and for his personal concept of the term "tradition".
He himself named his philosophy "magical idealism". Many of Evola's theories and writings were centered on his hostility toward Christianity as Neo-Paganism and his idiosyncratic mysticism, occultism, and esoteric religious studies, and this aspect of his work has influenced occultists and esotericists. Evola also justified male domination over women as part of a purely patriarchal society.
Books by Julius Evola. It's the time of year for soups, sautees, and stories! If you're looking for a pallet cleansing non-fiction to listen to, this roundup has memoirs Read more Trivia About Ride the Tiger: A No trivia or quizzes yet. Add some now ». Quotes from Ride the Tiger: A On the contrary, I have in mind the man who finds himself involved in today's world, even at its problematic and paroxysmal points; yet he does not belong inwardly to such a world, nor will he give in to it.
He feels himself, in essence, as belonging to a different race from that of the overwhelming majority of his contemporaries. The natural place for such a man, the land in which he would not be a stranger, is the world of Tradition. Welcome back. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Goodreads Librari His tawny eyes surveyed her almost indifferently, as if assessing her qualifications. Dominique pressed the palms of her hands against her burning cheeks. You don't want to marry me!
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