The Complete Philosophy of The Lord of the Rings

Watch this video ad-free, and get access to exclusive content on Nebula: Help me make more videos! Support this channel: Leave a One-Time Donation: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: About this video essay: An extensive analysis of the deeper meanings and philosophy of Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, and Peter Jackson’s adaptation, that examines Tolkien’s sanctification of pagan virtues, the role of heroism and moral victory in Middle-earth, the presence and purpose of higher forces, and the essential role of hope in Tolkien’s mythology. Originally published in 2 parts, this remastered edition features a completely new voice over track and audio mix, and corrected some minor mistakes. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 4:43 I. Sanctifying History