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Chasing Leviathan

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Philosophy
Heidegger
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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 m... more

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Why do morally good people often hesitate to change other people's minds, viewing persuasion as presumptuous, obnoxious, or downright creepy? 

The University of Washington's professor of philosophy, Dr. Colin Marshall, joins host PJ Wehry to discuss... more

In this quick update, host PJ Weary shares some news about the future production schedule of the podcast. Thank you all for your continued support. We continue to having you join us for the next conversation.

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What happens when a feeling we assume is a universal human experience is actually shaped, defined, and even created by our specific cultural language and material conditions? 

Macquarie University's Future Fellow at the School of Humanities, Dr. Kat... more

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What happens when the simple act of slowing down a metronome reveals the exact limits of our attention, and how might our physical body size secretly dictate the way we experience rhythm and reality? 

Dr. David Gilden, a professor in the Department ... more

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Recent Guests

Katie Barclay
Author of Loneliness in World History, future fellow at the School of Humanities, Macquarie University
Macquarie University
Episode: Loneliness in World History | Dr. Katie Barclay
Dr. David Gilden
Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Texas, Austin
University of Texas at Austin
Episode: The Psychology of Human Temporality | Dr. David Gilden
Dr. Janet Donohoe
Emerita Professor of Philosophy, University of West Georgia
University of West Georgia
Episode: Memory, Place, and the Monuments We Build | Dr. Janet Donohoe
Marcus Pearce
Reader in cognitive science at Queen Mary University of London; honorary professor of neuroscience at Aarhus University
Queen Mary University of London; Aarhus University
Episode: Music Perception & the Psychology of Enculturation | Dr. Marcus Pearce
Alex Novikoff
Assistant Professor of History at Kenyon College
Kenyon College
Episode: The Medieval Culture of Disputation: Pedagogy, Practice, and Performance with Dr. Alex Novikoff
Benjamin Saltzman
Associate Professor of English Language and Literature at the University of Chicago
University of Chicago
Episode: Turning Away: The Poetics of an Ancient Gesture | Dr. Benjamin Saltzman
Amos Edelheit
Lecturer and assistant professor at Maynooth University
Episode: A Philosopher at the Crossroads: Giovanni Pico Della Mirandola | Dr. Amos Edelheit
Vittorio Hösle
Paul G. Kimball Professor of Arts and Letters at Notre Dame University
University of Notre Dame
Episode: Vico's New Science of the Intersubjective World | Dr. Vittorio Hösle
Alex Fogleman
Assistant Professor of Theology and Director of the Robert Weber Center at Trinity Anglican Seminary
Trinity Anglican Seminary
Episode: Making Disciples: Catechesis in History, Theology, and Practice | Dr. Alex Fogleman

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PJ Wehry
Host of the show; guides dialogue with scholars and thinkers; founded the program on pursuit of truth and disciplined listening

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • Wide Range of Subjects, In-Depth Conversations

    I love that Chasing Leviathan brings scholars and practitioners from a wide variety of fields and is able to go deep, academically and anecdotally, in each episode. The quality of the conversation is consistently good, in large part because of PJ's (the host) ability to facilitate well-paced dialogue.

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    United States4 years ago

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Scholarly yet accessible; deep dives with thoughtful host facilitation.
High-quality guests and rigorous but clear discussions; great for guests and sponsors alike.
Broad range of subjects kept engaging through expert guests.

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The Medieval Culture of Disputation: Pedagogy, Practice, and Performance with Dr. Alex Novikoff
Q: How does the performative dimension of debate connect to modern academic rituals?
Public disputations and ceremonial elements—robes, graduations, and convocation—have roots in medieval practices and continue to influence contemporary graduation rituals and the performative aspects of academia.
The Medieval Culture of Disputation: Pedagogy, Practice, and Performance with Dr. Alex Novikoff
Q: Who was Anselm of Beck and why is he important to this history?
Anselm of Beck, later Anselm of Canterbury, was a key teacher who used dialogue and question-and-answer pedagogy. His approach helped shape a generation of students and solidified the role of disputation in medieval education.
The Medieval Culture of Disputation: Pedagogy, Practice, and Performance with Dr. Alex Novikoff
Q: What were the two essential models for learning in the medieval world, and how do they survive today?
The two models were the lectio (lecture) and disputatio (debate). They persisted into modern times, influencing how we structure classrooms and seminars, and revealing that both direct instruction and interactive debate remain core to learning.
Turning Away: The Poetics of an Ancient Gesture | Dr. Benjamin Saltzman
Q: How does the concept of turning away relate to knowledge and memory?
Turning away is connected to the process of memory and interpretation; even when we look away, we have already seen something, and memory shapes how we reconstruct meaning as we decide what to attend to next.
Turning Away: The Poetics of an Ancient Gesture | Dr. Benjamin Saltzman
Q: Tell me, Ben, why this book?
The book emerged from a longstanding curiosity about how turning away is depicted across history and media, and how it can reveal more about engagement with pain, rather than simply signaling indifference. It uses ancient scenes as anchors to trace ripples into modern culture.

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A thoughtful program that centers on deep, interdisciplinary conversations with scholars and practitioners. Episodes span philosophy, theology, literature, cognitive science, and ethics, often tying abstract ideas to practical implications for culture, education, and daily life. A distinctive strength is PJ Wehry's facilitation, which keeps rigorous, idea-rich dialogue accessible while drawing out concrete takeaways for listeners who want to think more clearly and act more thoughtfully in complex situations. The show tends to feature highly credentialed guests from universities and research institutes, offering rigorous analysis alongside engaging storytelling that appeals to curious, intellectually oriented audiences willing to grapple wit... more

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