Also, I don't just mean they are reactionary in certain area or in their personal life (Like Aristotle was important for biology despite being an apologies for slavery)?
I mean worth looking into their thinking precisely in areas where they're reactionary.
Possible suggestions (not saying they're justified) that I expect people would put forward include:
- Carl Scmitt
- Heidegger
Great suggestion. I had my Dostoyevsky phase a while back and don't know if I have the time to dive into him again. Loved it tho.
Didn't know bout Portis