PH2T3R The Journal of Solar Culture

This week, we continue our series on Plato's Republic by discussing the topics covered in Book 2. The examination of Justice continues with a discussion about the social contract and whether people behave justly on their own accord or simply to avoid punishment. The Ring of Gyges is introduced—a ring that grants invisibility and, therefore, freedom from punishment. The Ring of Gy

This week we begin our series on Plato's Republic. Beginning with Book 1, we'll briefly revisit last week's discussion about aging and then delve into the primary question at hand: "What is Justice?"  @ChristopherRobertson  has done a few podcasts on Plato already for anyone who is interested. What is Plato's Republic About?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2-iAb2w7LECaffe

Last week CB Robertson and Jack Donovan fielded a bunch of questions from readers and followers and ended up having some fantastic discussions about a wide range of topics. This conversation was recorded live on YouTube at 7 PM PST on April 25, 2024. 🔥 Buy PH2T3R - The Journal of Solar Culture Vol. 01 on Amazon. https://a.co/d/fAce4TiOr order direct through the Order of Fire sto

Humans gossip. It's part of our nature. Men tend to want to minimize gossip and the importance of gossip in public life, and gossip is often regarded as trashy and vulgar. Today, people tend to prefer gossip to substance. Is there a place for gossip in a better society? Is an ad hominem attack always wrong? What would Washington do?In this week's show, C. B. Robertson and Jack Dono

Dragons EXIST. Heroes -- Strikers -- become what they are to fight dragons. Dragons and serpents are found in mythologies all around the world. Occasionally, especially in the far east and sometimes in the Americas, dragons are seen as "lucky," protective, or benevolent, and serpents are even harnessed by the forces of righteousness in some Western lore.However, Dragons are most of

How do we reach an escape velocity that allows us to surpass cynicism and the dragon's wink and nod? How do we convince men that creation is part of the work of men -- as it has been discouraged and regarded as effeminate and communistic for decades?CB Robertson issues a creative challenge for men to engage with our time and find the beauty and inspiration in it. This show aired on

What is the solar path out of postmodernism? Co-host C.B. Robertson synthesized a new perspective in his tour-de-force essay "Descending Odin's Throne" written for the PH2T3R print journal, which is now finally available. We'll be discussing his essay and the rest of the contents of the book during this week's live show. 🔥 This conversation happened on YouTube at 7PM PST on Marc

Isn't freedom just another word for nothing left to lose?How much freedom is enough? How much is too much? Solar Idealism holds that freedom is better than servitude, but where are the lines?🔥 This conversation happened LIVE on YouTube at 7PM PST on March 21. 🔥C. B. Robertson, author of The Hero and the Man, Holy Nihilism, and Letter to Anwei, shares insights his blog, Caffei

What is the appeal of ritual? And...what is the point? As The Order of Fire begins gathering to hike out into the mountains to perform our Spring Equinox Fire Ritual, we thought we'd sit down to talk about what we're doing, why we do it, and the point and process of ritual itself. C.B. Robertson and I were joined again by Dustin Lindsey.🔥 This show aired LIVE on YouTube at 7PM P

What is the difference between optimism and foolishness? What are the benefits of optimism over pessimism?How can we avoid "dooming" -- while being realistic and making choices based on the world as it is and not as we would like to pretend it is? How do we avoid walking into traps if we are TOO optimistic?🔥C. B. Robertson, author of The Hero and the Man, Holy Nihilism, and Lett