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The speaker underscores that evil and the death of art are intertwined; they both spring from a detachment from living experience. True art reconnects us with reality, with existence—countering the idolatry of ideas that elevate abstract doctrines over human life.
The Role of True Heroes and the Call to Authenticity
In contrast to figures like Stalin or other tyrants motivated by ideological righteousness, genuine heroes—like Philip Marlo—are rooted in lived ideals. They understand that a flawed, corrupt world necessitates strength of character, morality, and resilience. They accept personal and societal suffering as part of living rightly, taking up their “cross,” as in Christian tradition.