98: Yukio Mishima - Sun & Steel

In this podcast episode, we explore the intricate duality in Yukio Mishima's philosophy as presented in his influential work, *Sun and Steel*. It examines his lifelong challenge of balancing the abstract world of literature with the concrete experience of physicality. The discussion covers the damaging effects of language, Mishima's relationship with modernity, and his deep reflections on death and duty. Ultimately, the episode reveals how Mishima sought harmony by "pursuing words with the body." This interplay between action and expression leads to his idea of a "beautiful death," which serves as both a conclusion and a powerful affirmation of existence, connecting his life to the philosophy he championed.