
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 | 219 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualitySociety & CulturePhilosophy | |||

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What happens when our modern visual culture, which demands we constantly observe global atrocities on our phones, actually leads to apathy instead of a meaningful moral response?
The University of Chicago's Associate Professor of English Language a... more
What happens when history remembers a brilliant young philosopher for his eccentric interests rather than the intellectual foundations he laid for the modern world?
Maynooth University's lecturer and assistant professor, Dr. Amos Edelheit , joins ho... more
What happens when a society's pursuit of pure rationality and radical individualism actually threatens to dissolve the trust that holds it together?
Notre Dame University's Paul G. Kimball Professor of Arts and Letters, Dr. Vittorio Hösle, joins ho... 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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A thought-provoking series centered on big questions in philosophy, religion, and culture, explored through rigorous dialogue with scholars, authors, and practitioners. Episodes frequently unpack how belief, emotion, justice, and meaning shape human life, often drawing on classical texts, historical periods, and contemporary crises. The conversations tend to be interdisciplinary, blending analytic rigor with accessible storytelling, and they frequently surface practical takeaways for listeners navigating complex ideas in academia, policy, and personal life. A notable strength is the breadth of guest backgrounds—from philosophy and theology to literature and history—providing a rich, cross-pertilizing exploration of ideas that remain urgent ... more
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Recent guests on Chasing Leviathan include:
1. Benjamin Saltzman
2. Amos Edelheit
3. Vittorio Hösle
4. Alex Fogleman
5. Dr. Jerome Veith
6. Peter Verovšek
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8. Anthony Chemero
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