Aesthetics & Philosophy
Aesthetics & Philosophy
The writing of many other works continues. The work "Greek", while still in progress, is an approach to the systematic study of the ancient Greek language. In addition "Christianity" is an also unfinished and ambitious project. The "Filokallia" ("Love for Beauty"), still in progress, is an extensive work of art criticism, concerning mainly art, Emnism and Benedictica. There are also many writings and short essays in the aforementioned disciplines (literature, linguistics, theology, philosophy, art critique etc.).
Emnism
Emnism (“εμνισμός”, a Vonlette’s word) is a movement in which De Vonlette’s both scientific and artistic works belong. The manifesto of emnism is "Filokallia" (“Love of Beaty”) directly related to the Benedictica. Benedictica is the application of theoretical artistic, religious, philosophical and scientific beliefs of emnism.
Emnism is grounded in the interdisciplinary study and the collapse of the walls that separate various disciplines. Science is different from studying: science is part of studying. Emnism practically rejects novelty, effect and consumption of art as the main criteria of evaluation. It resets the past to the foreground, not as a museum exhibit but as a dynamic present. It would be wrong to equate emnism with conservatism, although we can trace many conservative elements in it. Clearly, novelty is not stigmatized negatively, but it will be accepted only as motivation for progress; otherwise it will be discarded. Emnism is also characterized by great meticulousness, academic influences and interdisciplinary connection.
Benedictica
Benedictica («Βενεδικτική») is named after its patron saint, (Saint Benedict Biscop). He is a saint (before the schism [† 690]), who loved the arts and science. Benedictica provides the theory and the practical application of emnism. It consists of a group of people who contribute to the works of Emnism.
Benedictica is a framework of deontology and epistemology, in the light of patristic tradition. The combination of the orthodox monastic tradition and the rationalism of western science have led to a vivifying osmosis of aesthetics. Benedictica operates as a theoretical vehicle where art, religion, philosophy and science interact and benefit mutually from each other.
In general, Benedictica seals the works of Emnism with orthodox Christianity and the know-how of science, so that, through this complexness, man can participate in deep intellect and build emotional intelligence, leading to theosis.