Is anyone here familiar with his works, or his thought in general? Seems to be an incredibly unheralded thinker in nearly all circles.

Sounds interesting. Have you read any of his works?

chatgpt summary...

Augusto Del Noce (19101989) was an Italian philosopher known for his critiques of modernity, secularization, and Marxism. His work explores the intersection of politics, philosophy, and religion, particularly focusing on the decline of metaphysical thought in the modern world. Key themes in his thought include:
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The Crisis of Modernity Del Noce argues that modernity has undergone a deep crisis due to the rejection of transcendence and metaphysical truths. He sees contemporary culture as dominated by a reductive rationalism that denies the spiritual and moral dimensions of human life.

Totalitarianism and Secularization He critiques Marxism and totalitarianism, seeing them as outcomes of the Enlightenment's rejection of religious and transcendent values. However, he also argues that liberal secularization shares common roots with Marxism in its dismissal of traditional spirituality.

The 'Affluent Society' as a New Totalitarianism Del Noce warns that postwar consumer society, despite appearing to reject totalitarianism, actually develops a more subtle form of controlone that suppresses deeper philosophical and religious questions in favor of material prosperity and technological progress.

The Death of Traditional Conservatism He criticizes both left-wing and right-wing political movements, arguing that conservatism lost its ability to offer a meaningful alternative to progressivism because it abandoned its metaphysical foundations.

Revolution and Nihilism Del Noce views the modern revolutionary mindset, especially that of Marxism, as ultimately leading to nihilism. He sees the rejection of God and metaphysical order as resulting in a culture that lacks any transcendent basis for values, meaning, or ethics.

The Return to Tradition Despite his critiques of modernity, Del Noce does not advocate for a simple return to the past but calls for a re-engagement with the philosophical and religious traditions that modernity discarded, particularly Christianity.

[/ol]His work remains influential in critiques of secularization, modern liberalism, and the challenges of maintaining a meaningful cultural identity in an era dominated by materialism and relativism.

Yes, I've begun to embark on a study of his works/thought, though it's quite dense so it'll take a good bit of time.

Dude has flown under my radar but seems very interesting