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Patočka Booth, Pt. 2 / David Lloyd Dusenbury / Jan Patočka's Heretical Perspectives on European History

Nov 28, 2023

Philosopher David Lloyd Dusenbury discusses Jan Patočka's view on European history, exploring war, mystical aspects, and Europe's spiritual unity. They delve into Patočka's writings on the impact of war, the Cold War, and the need for questioning in philosophy, while speculating on the future of Europe and Patočka's influence on modern ideas.

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David Lloyd Dusenbury

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Europe's spiritual unity is rooted in the monastic tradition, preserving the legacy of the Greeks and Romans.

Jan Patochka's philosophy emphasizes the revelatory nature of war, urging an enlightened attitude towards the enemy.

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The complex history of Europe's spiritual unity

In this podcast episode, Jan Patochka's philosophy of history is explored, focusing on the complex historical forces that have contributed to the idea of Europe. Patochka emphasizes the importance of understanding Europe's inheritance from ancient Greece, the Roman Empire, and ancient and medieval Christianity. He argues that Europe's spiritual unity is rooted in the monastic tradition, which preserved the philosophical and textual legacy of the Greeks and Romans. Patochka also addresses the influence of Russia and the United States as European heirs, discussing their impact on European history in the 19th and 20th centuries. Ultimately, Patochka contends that Europe's spiritual unity transcends political and military control, and he explores the role of questioning and mystery in his philosophy of history.

Introduction

2min

Exploring David's work on Jan Patochka and European history

2min

Exploring Jan Patočka's Academic Journey

25min

Jan Patočka's Concept of Europe's Spiritual Unity

15min

Interpreting Patočka's Essays on War

8min

Exploring the Mystical Aspects of Patochka's Philosophy

6min

Discussing Future Projects and Book on Patočka

2min

The Patočka Booth is a three-part series of interviews on the Czech philosopher and dissident, Jan Patočka (1907–77). Interviews will explore his philosophical and political thought, his biography and context, and his import for theology.

David Lloyd Dusenbury is a philosopher, historian of ideas, and senior fellow at Budapest's Danube Institute. He is also visiting professor at Eötvös Loránd University, and the author of Nemesius of Emesa on Human Nature, The Innocence of Pontius Pilate, and I Judge No One (all published by Oxford University Press). Last year, he held the Chair for Jewish-Christian Relations at the University of Antwerp.

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Dr. Dusenbury’s website: https://dldusenbury.com/

Dr. Dusenbury’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/DusenburyDavid

Dr. Dusenbury’s academia.edu page: https://huji.academia.edu/DavidLloydDusenbury

Dr. Dusenbury’s Buda Hills podcast: https://twitter.com/BudaHills

I Judge No One: A Political Life of Jesus: https://www.amazon.com/Judge-No-One-Political-Jesus/dp/0197690513/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1NJBSOJHMSHAX&keywords=david+lloyd+dusenbury&qid=1700698536&sprefix=david+lloyd+dus%2Caps%2C173&sr=8-1

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