118 episodes

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 most important habits anyone can develop. Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.

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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 most important habits anyone can develop. Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.

    Heidegger, German Idealism, & the Fate of Philosophy with Dr. Robert Pippin

    Heidegger, German Idealism, & the Fate of Philosophy with Dr. Robert Pippin

    In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Robert Pippin discuss Heidegger's metaphysics and his conclusion that Hegel was the culmination of the Western philosophical tradition. Pippin explores Heidegger's question of the meaning of being and how it differs from traditional philosophical inquiries, as well as Heidegger's critique of Hegel's concept of finitude. Dr. Pippin also discusses Heidegger's membership in the Nazi party and why, despite the failure of various arguments to distance Heidegger from his Nazi associations, we should still study his work.
    For a deep dive into Robert Pippin's work, check out his book: The Culmination: Heidegger, German Idealism, and the Fate of Philosophy 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0226830004
    Check out our blog on www.candidgoatproductions.com
    Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. 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 most important habits anyone can develop. 
    Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.

    • 53 min
    Living Gently in a Violent World with Dr. Stanley Hauerwas

    Living Gently in a Violent World with Dr. Stanley Hauerwas

    In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Stanley Hauerwas discuss Living Gently in a Violent World and the inspiration behind it. Hauerwas reflects on the controversy surrounding co-author Jean Vanier and the L'Arche movement. Dr. Hauervass explores the concept of time and the importance of patience in our lives. He also discusses Sabbath, American culture, and Martha Nussbaum's work on disability.  
    For a deep dive into Stanley Hauerwas' work, check out his book: Living Gently in a Violent World: The Prophetic Witness of Weakness 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0830834524
    Check out our blog on www.candidgoatproductions.com
    Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. 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 most important habits anyone can develop. 
    Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.

    • 37 min
    People and Animals After 1492 with Dr. Marcy Norton

    People and Animals After 1492 with Dr. Marcy Norton

    In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Marcy Norton discuss the different ways Europeans and indigenous peoples in the Americas interacted with animals, and how their encounter re-shaped both groups' perceptions of non-human creatures. Dr. Norton invites us to consider the conditions that promote empathy and curiosity towards animals and to question cultural blind spots regarding which animals are deemed acceptable to eat.
    For a deep dive into Marcy Norton's work, check out her book: The Tame and the Wild: People and Animals after 1492 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0674737520
    Check out our blog on www.candidgoatproductions.com
    Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. 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 most important habits anyone can develop. 
    Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.

    • 54 min
    Aquinas and the Infused Moral Virtues with Dr. Angela Knobel

    Aquinas and the Infused Moral Virtues with Dr. Angela Knobel

    In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Angela Knobel discuss the difference between acquired and infused virtue and the role of grace in Thomas Aquinas' work on moral development. They also have a fascinating and informative exchange comparing Reformed and Catholic approaches to issues of nature, virtue, and grace.
    For a deep dive into Angela Knobel's work, check out her book: Aquinas and the Infused Moral Virtues 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TR54G6B
    Check out our blog on www.candidgoatproductions.com
    Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. 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 most important habits anyone can develop. 
    Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.

    • 56 min
    AI, Rhetoric, and the Influence of Nonhuman Agents with Dr. Alex Reid

    AI, Rhetoric, and the Influence of Nonhuman Agents with Dr. Alex Reid

    In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Alex Reid discuss the role of digital media technologies in shaping communication and knowledge production. He explores the impact of generative AI and the changing landscape of technology in fields like digital marketing and filmmaking. Dr. Reid also examines how technology shapes our attention and behaviors, necessitating new forms of democracy and human understanding in the face of emerging technologies and global challenges.
    For a deep dive into Alex Reid's work, check out his book: Rhetorics of the Digital Nonhumanities 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0809338335
    Check out our blog on www.candidgoatproductions.com
    Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. 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 most important habits anyone can develop. 
    Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.

    • 54 min
    How Our Stuff Makes Us: Tools, Art, Religion, and Evolution with Dr. Chip Colwell

    How Our Stuff Makes Us: Tools, Art, Religion, and Evolution with Dr. Chip Colwell

    In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Chip Colwell discuss the origin of things, exploring how humans went from having nothing to having everything over the course of four million years. Dr. Colwell emphasizes the interplay between biology and culture, highlighting how our ancestors' use of tools led to physiological changes and the emergence of art and religion. He also explores the meaning of things in our current moment when replaceability of objects has diminished their significance.
    For a deep dive into Chip Colwell's work, check out his book: So Much Stuff: How Humans Discovered Tools, Invented Meaning, and Made More of Everything 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/022680142X
    Check out our blog on www.candidgoatproductions.com
    Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. 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 most important habits anyone can develop. 
    Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.

    • 1 hr 3 min

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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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