Welcome to The Occidental Tourist
Oc·ci·dent
/ˈäksədnt/
noun, literary: the countries of the West, especially Europe and America.
Discover the Great Conversation
Are you looking to reconnect with the timeless stories and themes that have shaped Western civilization? Have you felt that modern education has left you ill equipped to engage with life’s most important questions, or simply yearning for deeper meaning? The Occidental Tourist is your gateway to the Great Books and their enduring ideas.
Why Subscribe?
By joining our literary tour, you’ll gain exclusive access to a thoughtfully curated newsletter exploring the rich heritage of Western culture. Each week, we’ll delve into classic works that have stood the test of time—engaging with the philosophies, stories, and ideas that illuminate the human condition.
Our mission is to help you expand your imaginative vision by fostering a deeper understanding of the tradition that has inspired art, literature, science, and politics for centuries.
Humanity, Not Technocracy
Modernity has given us a world of technological marvels but with it—a crisis of meaning. With every issue of The Occidental Tourist, you’ll engage in an ongoing project to resist the reductionism of modernity, embracing instead a classical tradition of learning that cultivates wisdom and makes us free.
Be Part of the Continuum
The Great Conversation was never meant to be static; it flows on in the ways we participate in it as a community today. This isn’t just about reading books then—it’s about thinking deeply and connecting with the essence of what makes us human. Together, we can bring the legacy of thinkers, writers, and creators who have inspired past generations into the present, as we engage meaningfully with their ideas and our own.
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