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Alain de Benoist attributed liberalism and the individualism that stems from it to the idea of making man, a social animal, a being removed from the soil, uprooted from any community and therefore interchangeable. This essay gives Benoist the opportunity to return to this theme by developing a definition of what he calls ‘the ideology of Sameness’. If we reject egalitarianism, should we accept all kinds of inequality? No, because equality is never an absolute. Men can be equal in certain respects — for example, their political membership in a community — and unequal in others. As communal beings, men must necessarily accept such forms of equality. What needs to be fought against, however, is the ‘ideology of Sameness’, which lies at the heart of modernity. This sinister dynamic aims at the complete annihilation of all differences, the neutralisation of the world, and the destruction of communities — all in the name of a purely mathematical vision of equality. This is a pathological distortion of the concept of political equality. Equality is not synonymous with Sameness.

Ernst Jünger, a notable figure of the twentieth century, was not only a soldier and adventurer but also a prolific writer. His significant contributions include the World War I memoir "Storm of Steel," which offers a vivid account of wartime experiences, the influential treatise "The Worker," exploring the intersection of technology and modernity, and the dystopian novel "On the Marble Cliffs," reflecting his complex views on society and existence. Jünger's works delve into profound themes of conflict, identity, and the human condition.

Exploring the concept of paganism, Alain de Benoist presents a compelling manifesto that engages with the historical debate between monotheism and polytheism. Drawing from diverse philosophical sources, including Nietzsche and Heidegger, the work delves into ancient philosophy and mythology to construct a unique pagan theology rooted in Indo-European traditions. Rather than simply surveying pre-Christian religions or advocating for modern neo-paganism, it offers a rigorous intellectual framework for understanding paganism's significance in contemporary thought.

Dr. Sunic examines the principal themes which have concerned the thinkers of the New Right since its inception by Alain de Benoist in 1968, and also discusses the significance of some of the older authors who have been particularly influential on the development of the movement, including Oswald Spengler, Carl Schmitt, and Vilfredo Pareto.