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Chasing Leviathan

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Philosophy
War
History Of Philosophy
Truth
Racism
Tolkien
Catholicism
Modernity
Heidegger
Anti-Racism
Democratic Politics
Mediating Structures
Hierarchy
Gnosticism
Sam
Boromir
Psychoanalysis
Major Philosophers
Early Modern England
Hans-Georg Gadamer

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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Can knowing ever be neutral, or are we always shaped by history and culture? PJ and Dr. Carolyn Culbertson explore how Hans-Georg Gadamer’s hermeneutics challenges both Enlightenment objectivity and postmodern relativism, showing that understanding i... more

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In this episode, PJ sits down with Dr. Rebecca Tukachinsky-Forster to explore parasocial relationships—the one-sided connections people form with media figures. They discuss how these relationships have evolved since the 1950s, their role in emotiona... more

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In this episode, Dr. Matthew LaPine joins PJ to discuss The Logic of the Body: Retrieving Theological Psychology—a groundbreaking exploration of how theology and psychology intersect. Drawing from his own experiences with mental health, Dr. LaPine ex... more

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In this episode, Dr. Jarvis McInnis, author of Afterlives of the Plantation, joins PJ to explore the deep cultural, intellectual, and historical legacy of Black life in the American South. Focusing on the Tuskegee Institute and the complex legacy of ... more

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Dr. Rebecca Tukachinsky-Forster
Associate Professor of Communication Studies at Chapman University
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Episode: The Psychology of Parasocial Experiences: Fandom, Hate-Watching & Emotional Connection with Dr. Rebecca Tukachinsky-Forster
Dr. Matthew LaPine
Director of Equipping at City Light Church in Omaha, Nebraska
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Episode: The Logic of the Body: Retrieving Theological Psychology with Dr. Matthew LaPine
Dr. Jarvis McInnis
Associate Professor of English at Duke University
Duke University
Episode: Plotting Agrarian Futures in the Global Black South with Dr. Jarvis McInnis
Roosevelt Montás
John and Margaret Bard Professor in Liberal Education and Civic Life at Bard College, author of 'Rescuing Socrates'
Bard College
Episode: How the Great Books Changed My Life & Why They Matter for a New Generation with Dr. Roosevelt Montás
Ray Madoff
Professor at Boston College Law School and author of The Second Estate: How the Tax Code Made an American Aristocracy
Boston College Law School
Episode: The Second Estate: How the Tax Code Made an American Aristocracy with Ray Madoff
Glenn McDonald
Data alchemist and author of You Have Not Yet Heard Your Favorite Song
Formerly with Spotify
Episode: Every Noise at Once: Spotify, Music Discovery, and Human Connection with Glenn McDonald
Dr. Roger Chickering
Professor Emeritus of History at Georgetown University
Georgetown University
Episode: From Bismarck to WWII: Lessons from the German Empire with Dr. Roger Chickering
Dr. Alexander Rosenthal-Pubul
Lecturer at John Hopkins Government Program
John Hopkins University
Episode: Richard Hooker, John Locke, and the Ascent of Modern Constitutionalism with Dr. Alexander Rosenthal-Pubul
Dr. Santiago Zabala
Philosopher and Research Professor of Philosophy at the Pomp and Fibro University
Pomp and Fibro University
Episode: Signs from the Future: A Philosophy of Warnings with Dr. Santiago Zabala

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PJ Wehry
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  • 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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The Logic of the Body: Retrieving Theological Psychology with Dr. Matthew LaPine
Q: What's the connection between soul and this modern study of psychology?
The word psychology originally referred to the powers of the soul, indicating a historical link between the two concepts.
The Logic of the Body: Retrieving Theological Psychology with Dr. Matthew LaPine
Q: Retrieving Theological Psychology, why this book?
I had personal relationships where there was significant mental health, which created a tension between my theology and what I was learning about mental health.
Plotting Agrarian Futures in the Global Black South with Dr. Jarvis McInnis
Q: Is that print culture part of the reason why the institution was so valuable overseas?
Yes, the print culture was vital in establishing Tuskegee as a model for Black education internationally, with significant influence in places like Cuba.
Plotting Agrarian Futures in the Global Black South with Dr. Jarvis McInnis
Q: Why this book?
Dr. McInnis wrote the book to explore the experiences of Black families in the South who chose to remain, particularly in light of their history and cultural richness, emphasizing their contributions to Black life.
How the Great Books Changed My Life & Why They Matter for a New Generation with Dr. Roosevelt Montás
Q: What would you recommend they do or they think they meditate on for the next week?
Make a commitment to self-knowledge, set time aside for it, find challenging material, and engage in discussions with others.

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