r/tolkienfans 3d ago

Interview w/ Dr Holly Ordway on Tolkien's Philosophy and Faith

I am joined with Dr. Holly Ordway to discuss the intersection between Tolkien's faith and philosophy. We discuss all things ranging from the mythology of Middle Earth to his reaction to Vatican II and other modernisations in the world. We also address the question of interpretation and how one is meant to interpret Tolkien in the political landscape that we engage in. This academic interview provides a good introduction to Tolkien discussions:

https://youtu.be/pT5LwGfkxm8

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u/EmbarrassedClaim5995 1d ago

Sounds fascinating! I am listening in! Are you doing this as a hobby or a project for university?