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Chasing Leviathan

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Philosophy
War
History Of Philosophy
Truth
Racism
Tolkien
Modernity
Catholicism
Heidegger
Anti-Racism
Democratic Politics
Hierarchy
Gnosticism
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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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In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Alexander Rosenthal-Pubul discuss his book 'Crown under Law: Richard Hooker, John Locke, and the Ascent of Modern Constitutionalism.' Dr. Rosenthal-Pubul contrasts Hooker's views with those of Hobbes, ... more

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In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Santiago Zabala discuss his book, 'Signs from the Future: A Philosophy of Warnings.' They explore the intriguing concept of warnings as philosophical tools, discussing how they address the absence of e... more

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In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Christopher F. Jones discuss his book, 'The Invention of Infinite Growth,' exploring the historical and intellectual evolution of economic growth theories. Dr. Jones highlights the tension between econ... more

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In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Nicolas Cornell discuss his book 'Wrongs and Rights Come Apart,' exploring the complex relationship between rights and wrongs in moral philosophy. Dr. Cornell delves into real-life and literary example... more

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Recent Guests

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
Dr. Michael B. Gill
Professor of Philosophy at the School of Philosophy, Psychology, and Language Sciences at the University of Edinburgh.
University of Edinburgh
Episode: A Philosophy of Beauty: Shaftesbury on Nature, Virtue, & Art with Dr. Michael B. Gill
Dr. Graham McAleer
Professor of Philosophy at Loyola University, Marymount, and author of 'Security Ethics, Commerce and Crime in a Polycentric World.'
Loyola University
Episode: Security Ethics: Commerce & Crime in a Polycentric World with Dr. Graham McAleer
Dr. Eric Nelson
Professor of Philosophy at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Episode: Heidegger, Daoism, & The Human Experience with Dr. Eric Nelson
Dr. Nathaniel Adishian
A scholar and author focusing on Josef Pieper's philosophical contributions.
Episode: Josef Pieper on the Spiritual Life & Human Flourishing with Dr. Nathaniel Adishian
Dr. Esther Lightcap Meek
Independent scholar and emeritus professor of philosophy at Geneva College
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Episode: Loving to Know: Covenant Epistemology with Dr. Esther Lightcap Meek
Dr. Michael Allen
The John Dyer Trimble Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary
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Episode: The Fear of the Lord: Essays on Theological Method with Dr. Michael Allen
Dr. Barry Lam
Professor of Philosophy at UC Riverside and founder, host of Hi-Fi Nation
UC Riverside
Episode: Fewer Rules, Better People: The Case for Discretion with Dr. Barry Lam
Dr. Joel Harrington
Professor of History at Vanderbilt University and author of The Faithful Executioner.
Vanderbilt University
Episode: The Faithful Executioner in 16th Century Nuremberg with Dr. Joel Harrington

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PJ Wehry
Host and creator of the podcast known for his engaging interview style that blends personal experience with professional insight.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 19 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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Signs from the Future: A Philosophy of Warnings with Dr. Santiago Zabala
Q: What is something practical that they can do over the next week in response to what we have talked about today?
Listeners should invite others to listen to warnings and decide which warnings to heed by researching credible authorities.
A Philosophy of Beauty: Shaftesbury on Nature, Virtue, & Art with Dr. Michael B. Gill
Q: What do you see as one of those unifying threads?
Dr. Gill discusses Shaftesbury's moral sense theory, emphasizing that morality originates in sentiment, not just reason. He highlights Shaftesbury's attack on egoism and his nuanced view of human motivations, advocating for altruism while recognizing the dangers of partisanship.
A Philosophy of Beauty: Shaftesbury on Nature, Virtue, & Art with Dr. Michael B. Gill
Q: Why this book?
Dr. Gill explains that his journey through philosophy led him to understand the influence of Shaftesbury on later thinkers, like Kant and Hume. He found Shaftesbury's text challenging yet fascinating due to its complexity and literary style, and he wanted to explore why it is worth studying today.
The Fear of the Lord: Essays on Theological Method with Dr. Michael Allen
Q: What is the active and contemplative life and why do we need contemplation of the beatific vision?
Allen explains that while we are called to active engagement in many roles, we also need to rest and contemplate God as modeled in scripture.
The Fear of the Lord: Essays on Theological Method with Dr. Michael Allen
Q: Can you give an example of someone that you've tried to retrieve from one of these exotic locales?
Dr. Allen references early Christians reflecting on the ascetical life, emphasizing their communal practices of self-denial.

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2. Dr. Michael B. Gill
3. Dr. Graham McAleer
4. Dr. Eric Nelson
5. Dr. Nathaniel Adishian
6. Dr. Esther Lightcap Meek
7. Dr. Michael Allen
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