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Chasing Leviathan

Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud. These words inspired PJ Wehry to create Chasing Leviathan. Chasing Leviathan was born out of two ideals: that truth is worth pursuing but will never be subjugated, and the discipline of listening is one of the most important habits anyone can develop. Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a

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51:29

Rival Wisdoms: Reading Proverbs in the Canterbury...

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2024/05/07

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Nancy Bradbury discuss the study of pre-modern reading practices of proverbs, particularly in Chaucer's works. Dr. Bradbury explores the contestation between clerics and working-class individuals, as well as the anti-feminist proverbs countered by the wife of Bath. Through the conversation, listeners are invited to reconsider the role of proverbs in medieval life, moving from a reading proverbs as definitive moral statements to works of

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67:30

Sex, Gardening, & Wire Walking: A Philosophy of...

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2024/04/30

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Christopher Hamilton discuss the variety of rapturous moments that humans experience throughout their lives. Dr. Hamilton explores the common thread of rapture between such diverse activities as gardening, tightrope walking, and sexual intimacy, inviting us all to slow down and make ourselves open to small, albeit significant moments, of incredible emotional depth.For a deep dive into Christopher Hamilton's work, check out his book: Rapture

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53:30

Heidegger, German Idealism, & the Fate of Philosophy...

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2024/04/23

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Robert Pippin discuss Heidegger's metaphysics and his conclusion that Hegel was the culmination of the Western philosophical tradition. Pippin explores Heidegger's question of the meaning of being and how it differs from traditional philosophical inquiries, as well as Heidegger's critique of Hegel's concept of finitude. Dr. Pippin also discusses Heidegger's membership in the Nazi party and why, despite the failure of various arguments to

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37:06

Living Gently in a Violent World with Dr. Stanley...

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2024/04/16

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Stanley Hauerwas discuss Living Gently in a Violent World and the inspiration behind it. Hauerwas reflects on the controversy surrounding co-author Jean Vanier and the L'Arche movement. Dr. Hauervass explores the concept of time and the importance of patience in our lives. He also discusses Sabbath, American culture, and Martha Nussbaum's work on disability. For a deep dive into Stanley Hauerwas' work, check out his book: Living Gently in a

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54:16

People and Animals After 1492 with Dr. Marcy Norton

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2024/04/09

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Marcy Norton discuss the different ways Europeans and indigenous peoples in the Americas interacted with animals, and how their encounter re-shaped both groups' perceptions of non-human creatures. Dr. Norton invites us to consider the conditions that promote empathy and curiosity towards animals and to question cultural blind spots regarding which animals are deemed acceptable to eat.For a deep dive into Marcy Norton's work, check out her

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56:15

Aquinas and the Infused Moral Virtues with Dr. Angela...

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2024/04/02

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Angela Knobel discuss the difference between acquired and infused virtue and the role of grace in Thomas Aquinas' work on moral development. They also have a fascinating and informative exchange comparing Reformed and Catholic approaches to issues of nature, virtue, and grace.For a deep dive into Angela Knobel's work, check out her book: Aquinas and the Infused Moral Virtues 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TR54G6BCheck out our blog on

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54:13

AI, Rhetoric, and the Influence of Nonhuman Agents...

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2024/03/26

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Alex Reid discuss the role of digital media technologies in shaping communication and knowledge production. He explores the impact of generative AI and the changing landscape of technology in fields like digital marketing and filmmaking. Dr. Reid also examines how technology shapes our attention and behaviors, necessitating new forms of democracy and human understanding in the face of emerging technologies and global challenges.For a deep

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63:32

How Our Stuff Makes Us: Tools, Art, Religion, and...

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2024/03/19

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Chip Colwell discuss the origin of things, exploring how humans went from having nothing to having everything over the course of four million years. Dr. Colwell emphasizes the interplay between biology and culture, highlighting how our ancestors' use of tools led to physiological changes and the emergence of art and religion. He also explores the meaning of things in our current moment when replaceability of objects has diminished their

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56:00

Technology and the Body in Ancient Greek and Roman...

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2024/03/12

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Colin Webster discuss the impact of tools and technology on ancient understandings of the human body. Dr. Webster explores historical shifts of our views of the body, and the wisdom that can be gained from studying historical paradigms of medicine from ancient cultures.For a deep dive into Colin Webster's work, check out his book: Tools and the Organism: Technology and the Body in Ancient Greek and Roman Medicine 👉

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56:16

Making Statistics Understandable For Public Policy...

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2024/03/05

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Jeremy Weber discuss the importance of understanding statistics in the context of public policy. Dr. Weber provides helpful insights into interpreting statistics, including common mistakes in reading and using them. While we often think of statistics as final nail in policymaking decisions, Dr. Weber explains why they are rarely decisive on their ownFor a deep dive into Jeremy Weber's work, check out his book: Statistics for Public Policy: A

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59:15

How the Attention Economy Builds Urban America with...

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2024/02/27

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. David Banks discuss how the attention economy has led to the rise of "authentic" urban lifestyles. Dr. Banks explains how social media and other cultural forces have played on our nostalgia in ways that makes groups as different as urban hipsters and MAGA supporters in small-town America seek to find, or recreate, romanticized caricatures of past decades in the places in which they live.For a deep dive into David Banks' work, check out his

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65:13

The Cult of Creativity with Dr. Samuel W. Franklin

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2024/02/20

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Samuel W. Franklin discuss the concept of creativity and its historical development. Dr. Franklin examines the disagreements and fuzziness surrounding the definition of creativity and its connection to art, imagination, and genius. He also delves into the relationship between creativity and capitalism, highlighting the ways in which creativity has been co-opted and commodified.For a deep dive into Samuel Franklin's work, check out his book:

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53:11

An Africana Philosophy of Temporality with Dr....

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2024/02/13

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Michael Sawyer discuss the concept of temporality, particularly in relation to the diasporic black subject. Dr. Sawyer explores the fractured temporal relationships experienced by individuals who have been affected by catastrophic events such as the Middle Passage and current experiences of racial oppression.For a deep dive into Michael Sawyer's work, check out his book: An Africana Philosophy of Temporality: Homo Liminalis 👉

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67:16

Free Speech, Controversy, and the University with Dr....

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2024/02/06

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Nicholas Dirks discuss the crisis of the humanities being seen on many college campuses, including challenges to the free exchange of speech. Dirks calls explores origins of the humanities in the university and calls for a re-imagining of humanistic learning to address contemporary challenges.For a deep dive into Nicholas Dirks' work, check out his book: City of Intellect: The Uses and Abuses of the University 👉

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60:37

Ecopsychology, Ecospirituality, and Human Calling...

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2024/01/30

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Will Adams discuss our current climate crisis and the ways in which psychology, spirituality, and continental philosophy can provide a path forward for heeding a sacred call to love the natural world.For a deep dive into Will Adams's work, check out his book: A Wild and Sacred Call: Nature-Psyche-Spirit (SUNY Series in Transpersonal and Humanistic Psychology) 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1438492057Check out our blog on

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66:26

The Contribution of Ugliness to Beautiful Art with...

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2024/01/23

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Mark Roche discuss how various forms of ugliness can heighten the beauty we find within works of art and literature. Dr. Roche provides an overview of various approaches to the ugly, including Christian, Hegellian, and modern traditions, and gives parameters for what is meant by "ugly." Dr. Roche also argues that, while what "subsume" under ugliness may change, the concept itself does not.For a deep dive into Mark Roche's work, check out his

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63:39

Latin America and Existentialism with Dr. Edwin Murillo

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2024/01/16

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Edwin Murillo discuss Latin American existentialism and, incorrect, historical assumption that it is a derivation of its European counterpart. Dr. Murillo shares examples of early Latin American existentialist works, such as those by José Asuncion Silva in the late 19th century. He also explores the concept of existentialism, emphasizing the freedom and responsibility of humans in creating their own identity and purpose.For a deep dive into

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66:51

Conservative Humanism and the Western Tradition with...

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2024/01/09

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ is joined by Dr. Graham McAleer and Dr. Alexander Rosenthal-Pubul to discuss the conservative tradition, particularly its formulation between the poles of nationalism and liberalism in the 21st century. Drs. McAleer and Rosenthal-Pubul argue for an ancestral conservatism that emphasizes transcendence, family, and education, relying on the wisdom of the past and the importance of one's local community. They also discuss the importance of cultural

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54:56

The Philosophy and Theology of Naming God with Dr....

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2023/12/12

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Janet Soskice discuss the philosophical and theological implications of naming God. Dr. Soskice explores the difference between names and attributes, the centrality of the doctrine of Creation to understanding God, and how Scripture, theology, and philosophy can be re-united.For a deep dive into Janet Soskice's work, check out her book: Naming God: Addressing the Divine in Philosophy, Theology and Scripture 👉

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55:33

Faith, Secularism, and Privacy with Dr. Justine Murison

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2023/12/05

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Justine Murison the historical development of privacy, autonomy, and authenticity from the 19th to the 21st centuries. The discussion begins by examining how the rise of secularism in the 19th-century caused a shift in thinking about morality and privacy. Murison then draws parallels between historical shifts in conceptions of privacy and our current challenges in the areas of autonomy and authenticity, such as the rise of "surveillance

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