
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 199 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CulturePhilosophyReligion & Spirituality | |||

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Kalliopi Nikolopoulou discuss the intersection of ancient tragedy, justice, and cosmology. Drawing from Dr. Nikolopoulou’s book Hunting for Justice: The Cosmology of Decay in Aeschylus' Oresteia, the c... more
In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Jin Park explore the idea of marginality and why it matters for understanding power, identity, and social change. Their conversation is grounded in Dr. Park’s book, Marginality: Solidarity, and the Fig... more
In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Harris Bechtol discuss the death of the other—and why Western philosophy has largely failed to take it seriously. Drawing from Bechtol’s book A Death of the World: Surviving the Death of the Other, the... more
In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ talks with Dr. Jens Zimmermann about Christian humanism and what it means to understand humanity through Christ.
Their conversation explores the dualism that often divides faith and reason, how Neoplatonism s... more
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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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Exploring a wide range of complex ideas related to philosophy, religion, and culture, the series features in-depth discussions that engage intellectuals and practitioners from various fields. Episodes delve into topics such as ethics, epistemology, and the interplay between faith and societal structures, primarily informed by guest experts. This podcast is distinctive for its commitment to exploring significant questions through meaningful dialogue, encouraging listeners to reflect critically on their own beliefs and experiences.
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Recent guests on Chasing Leviathan include:
1. Dr. Jin Park
2. Dr. Harris Bechtol
3. Dr. Jens Zimmermann
4. Dr. Lambert Zuidervaart
5. Dr. David Bather Woods
6. Dr. Carolyn Culbertson
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