Truth, Goodness, and Fantasy Literature – Fr. Philip-Neri Reese, O.P.

<p>Fr. Philip-Neri Reese argues that while grimdark fantasy (exemplified by George R. R. Martin) can be just as true artistically as Tolkien-style classic fantasy, it is necessarily less good in the fullest Thomistic sense because it structurally valorizes nihilism and hopelessness rather than ordering the imagination toward God and real moral hope.</p><p><br></p><p>This lecture was given on October 16th, 2025, at University of Edinburgh.</p><p><br></p><p>For more information on upcoming events, visit us at <a href="https://thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events" target="_blank">thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>About the Speakers:</p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, …