About
Julius Evola, born Giulio Cesare Andrea Evola in Rome in 1898, was a multifaceted Italian intellectual. A volunteer during World War I, he first distinguished himself as a Dadaist painter and poet before turning to esotericism and Traditionalist philosophy. In 1927, he co-founded the UR Group for the study of esotericism. His major work, 'Revolt Against the Modern World' (1934), presents his critique of modernity. Associated with Fascism, he was acquitted in 1951. Paralyzed after a bombing in 1945, he continued writing until his death in 1974.
* 1898-05-19 — † 1974-06-11
Major works
- Rivolta contro il mondo moderno (1934)philosophical essay
- Gli uomini e le rovine (1953)political essay
- Cavalcare la tigre (1961)philosophical essay
Key milestones
- 1927Co-founds the UR Group for the study of esotericism.
- 1945Wounded in a bombing raid in Vienna, he becomes paralyzed.
- 1951Acquitted in Rome of charges of promoting Fascism.
Themes
TraditionalismCritique of modernityEsotericismPolitics and authorityEastern spirituality
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