Sacred and Profane Love cover image

Episode 64: Patrick Deneen on DeLillo's White Noise

Sacred and Profane Love

00:00

Contemplating Transcendence and Modernity in Literature

This chapter explores the profound themes of transcendence and the human condition through the characters' experience of a sunset in a supermarket. The speakers discuss the balance between gratitude for personal progress and the disconnection from cultural roots, emphasizing the complexities that great literature reveals about modern existence.

Play episode from 54:51
Transcript

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app