Monday Inspiration

I hate Mondays. In fact, I think I hate them as much as Garfield.

So, here's some inspirational speeches to get you and me through the work week. :)

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Thoughts: The Philosophy of Tolkien

"From the premise that Christianity is true it follows that the far-off glimpse of joy produced by fantasy is a glimpse of truth; that a great eucatastrophic tale like The Lord of the Rings is a gift of divine grace, an opening of the curtain that veils Heaven to earthly eyes, a tiny telepathic contact with the Mind of God."

With The Philosophy of Tolkien, Peter Kreeft sets out to write a concordance, of sorts, of the philosophical themes in LotR. He draws from Tolkien's own letters and writing, C.S. Lewis, and other sources (G.K. Chesterton for example) to expound upon these philosophical ideas. 

I have no complaints regarding the content of the book. Kreeft gets it. But therein, I think, lies the problem (or at least my problem) with this book. Having someone explain to you why you love The Lord of the Rings can feel a bit invasive. There is such depth of joy, sorrow, and longing for something more in LotR, and if you get it, you get it, and you do not need someone to tell you that is why you love it. 

That being said, I still highly recommend this book!! :) 


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