Chasing Leviathan

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Amy Kind discuss her written debate with Daniel Stolijar on the nature of consciousness. Dr. Kind walks us through the secular dualist position that she defends and explains Dr. Stolijar's ignorance hypothesis. For those wondering if dualism is a purely religious position, Dr. Kind offers several helpful examples for why one need not appeal to the transcendent or "spooky" to adopt a dualist outlook.For a deep dive into Dr. Amy Kind's work, check out her book: What is Consciousness? (Little Debates about Big Questions), co-written with  Daniel Stoljar 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0367332426Check 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.

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Lewis Gordon discuss the intersections of philosophy, art, politics, and freedom. Dr. Gordon persuasively argues that art is a primary social good that has the power to elevate humanity, foster community accountability, and transform societies.For a deep dive into Dr. Lewis Gordon's work, check out his book: Black Existentialism and Decolonizing Knowledge: Writings of Lewis R. Gordon 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1350343773Check 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.

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Stephen Meawad discuss the reintegration of contemporary ethics with ancient Christian theology and practice. Dr. Meawad argues that virtue ethics alone is not sufficient to lead to a full life as it can only turn us inward, ultimately leading to failure and frustration. It is only in our pursuit of God that we can lead truly meaningful lives.For a deep dive into Dr. Stephen Meawad's work, check out his book: Beyond Virtue Ethics: A Contemporary Ethic of Ancient Spiritual Struggle 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1647123127Check 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.

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Oliver Turnbull discuss real case studies of mistakes made in the caring for patients with neuropsychological needs. Dr. Turnbull shares about the need (and reluctance) to make such cases known and how hearing from the first-person experiences of these patients can impact the next generation of clinicians. For a deep dive into Dr. Oliver Turnbull's work, check out his book: Mistakes in Clinical Neuropsychology, co-written with Rudi Coetzer and Christian Salas 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1032292660Check 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.

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Sarah Horton discuss philosophy of friendship, exploring how these particular relationships complement our finite existence. Dr. Horton also shares how friendship, though a source of tremendous risk, is worth facing the anxiety of the unknown.For a deep dive into Dr. Sarah Horton's work, check out her upcoming book: The Promise of Friendship: Fidelity Within Finitude (Suny Contemporary Continental Philosophy) 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1438495153Check 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.

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Michael Ruse discuss Darwin's theory of evolution, its history, and its continued impact on debates between science and religion.For a deep dive into Dr. Michael Ruse's work, check out his book: Understanding Natural Selection 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1009088327Check 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.

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. John Colman discuss the impact of John Locke on the American Founding Fathers' conceptions of religious liberty. Following Locke, American thinkers such as Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin believed that rigid religious orthodoxy, particularly Christian orthodoxy, posed a significant barrier to the realization of religious liberty. Dr. Colman explores these Framers' arguments against orthodoxy, as well as the ways in which conflicts between religious belief and the public square continue today.For a deep dive into Dr. John Colman's work, check out his book: Everyone Orthodox to Themselves: John Locke and His American Students on Religion and Liberal Society 👉 https://www.amazon.com//dp/0700635017Check 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.

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Jack Zipes discuss how fairy tales offered a means to process the trauma of the world wars and criticize the dictators who instigated them. Dr. Zipes also explores the rich, intertwined history of European fairy tales and politics, including the surprising proto-feminist themes of French fairy tales.For a deep dive into Dr. Jack Zipes' work, check out his book: Buried Treasures: The Power of Political Fairy Tales 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0691244731Check 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.

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Lixing Sun discuss the biological and psychological foundations for many of our commonly held assumptions about fairness and lying. Dr. Sun explores the fascinating ways in which organic life, even down to the individual cell, is hard-wired to "cheat" and "lie." Dr. Sun also invites us to rethink our ethics of truth-telling, particularly as some forms of lying seem advantageous for well-being and growth.For a deep dive into Dr. Lixing Sun's work, check out his book: The Liars of Nature and the Nature of Liars: Cheating and Deception in the Living World 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0691198608Check 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.

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Brent Waters discuss the importance of the mundane in loving our neighbors and families. Dr. Waters explores how Christian beliefs such as the Incarnation point to God's care for everyday, "boring" activities, as well as how regular play is vital to the pursuit of a flourishing life.For a deep dive into Dr. Brent Water's work, check out his book: Common Callings and Ordinary Virtues 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0801099420Check 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.