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The Forest Way: Re-visioning Western Outlooks on Nature, Society, and Self
Europeans have lost touch with their roots—with their sense of community and heritage, with their natural environments and mystery traditions.
In their place, we’ve seen the rise of cosmopolitan mindsets, of technocratic regimes, of dictated ‘sameness’ and universalist discourse.
This group is meant for those who wish to reconnect with their roots, rediscovering allegiances to ‘people’ and ‘place,’ and cultivating a love for the European longue durée.
Whether through cultural outings, nature-based activities, or text-centred discussions, we seek to step off the train of homogenising futures to walk a forest path—the ‘way of the woods’ that leads back to our roots and on to an alternate future, there to encounter a new sense of vitality and purpose.
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The Iliade Institute’s ‘Guardians of Heritage’
Walter Scott monument, Princes steeet, Edinburgh, GBPlease note that the venue is in the vicinity of the Scott Monument and will be announced to RSVPing members closer to the event date. We will NOT be meeting at the monument, itself.
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For this event, we’ll be looking at the first part of the recently released Guardians of Heritage: The Iliade Institute’s Call to Action, which considers questions of European identity and renewal.
Here’s a review of the book on Amazon:
“Guardians of Heritage is a thought-provoking and beautifully written book that delves deep into the heart of European identity. The authors present a compelling case for preserving and revitalizing European cultural heritage, with well-researched arguments covering topics from family and community to technology in modern life.
“What I appreciated most is its balanced approach—firmly advocating for cultural roots without falling into extremism. The section on ‘Being in the World’ was particularly enlightening, offering practical ways to incorporate European values into daily life. Whether you agree with all its conclusions or not, this book is sure to stimulate thoughtful discussion and debate.”
Find the text here (7 pp.):
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-FebXelEiX44Pd9YKtj59xqZmTApdZLt/view?usp=sharing
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