Chasing Leviathan

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Kristen Rundle discuss the politically fraught concept of "the rule of law." Dr. Rundle clarifies its meaning and explains how the exercise of the rule of law has exacerbated injustice. At the same time, Dr. Rundle points towards ways in which the rule of law, when carried out imaginatively and with an emphasis on care for people, has an integral role to play in flourishing societies. For a deep dive into Dr. Kristen Rundle's work, check out her book: Revisiting the Rule of Law (Elements in Philosophy of Law) 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1009009672/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.

<p>In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Paul Moser discuss an oft overlooked aspect of God within philosophical and theological discourse: God's guidance. Dr. Moser argues that God seeks to lead people to develop moral rapport, and that this rapport may actually provide good reason for belief in God.</p> <p>For a deep dive into Dr. Paul Moser's work, check out his book: Divine Guidance (Elements in the Problems of God) 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1009269704</p><p>Check out our blog on www.candidgoatproductions.com</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p><p>Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.</p>

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Gilad Sharvit discuss the concept of repetition as relates to twentieth-century Jewish theories of messianism. Dr. Sharvit's work not only elucidates the messianic impulses within the works of Kafka, Freud, and Benjamin, but also explores themes of hope that the Jewish faith shares with other traditions.For a deep dive into Dr. Gilad Sharvit's work, check out his book: Dynamic Repetition: History and Messianism in Modern Jewish Thought 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1684581036/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.

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Amir Eschel discuss contemporary crises, such as the tyranny imposed by recent technological innovations, the war in Ukraine, and the global pandemic, and how approaching these threats through poetic thinking provides a way forward that preserves human flourishing and freedom.For a deep dive into Dr. Amir Eschel's work, check out his book: Poetic Thinking Today: An Essay 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1503608875Check 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 the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Robert Pippin discuss the ways in which art, particularly film and literature, can help us uncover and internalize truth in ways that discursive philosophy often cannot achieve.For a deep dive into Dr. Robert Pippin's work, check out his book: Philosophy by Other Means: The Arts in Philosophy and Philosophy in the Arts 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/022677077XCheck 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 the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Asma Afsaruddin discuss the Islamic concepts of jihad and martyrdom, exploring their complexity and the ways in which Western interpretations of these terms is often divorced from their historical, religious, and social contexts. By working through our assumptions of such terms, we can see the common humanity of those of differing religious, secular, and spiritual traditions.For a deep dive into Dr. Asma Afsaruddin's work, check out her books: Striving in the Path of God: Jihad and Martyrdom in Islamic Thought 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0199730938/Jihad: What Everyone Needs to Know: What Everyone Needs to Know 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0190647329/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.

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Robin R. Wang discuss the concepts of Yinyang and Dao, parceling out their intended meanings from Westernized formulations. Dr. Wang also discusses how Yinyang can engage Western philosophical traditions, pulling from her own work on Hegel.For a deep dive into Dr. Robin R. Wang's work, check out her book: Yinyang: The Way of Heaven and Earth in Chinese Thought and Culture 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/052116513XCheck 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 the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Joel Reynolds discuss the ableist assumptions and conflations that undermine the dignity and rights of disabled persons. Dr. Reynolds also shares how their work (and their own story) highlights the ways in which the lived experiences of disabled persons challenge commonly held assertions of what it means to live a good life. For a deep dive into Dr. Joel Reynolds' work, check out their book: The Life Worth Living: Disability, Pain, and Morality 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1517907780 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.

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Djene Bajalan discuss how historical factors like the nation-state project of the Ottoman Empire and World War I contributed to the Kurdish movements for independence we see today.In case you missed it, we highly recommend that you listen to our previous episode, "What is Nationalism?" as it gives some crucial context for this episode's conversation.For a deep dive into Dr. Djene Bajalan's work, check out his book: Studies in Kurdish History: Empire, Ethnicity and Identity 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1138884685/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.

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Djene Bajalan discuss the various ways that nationalism is defined, how nationalism intersects with political, cultural, and religious identities, and how nation states form, setting the groundwork for their next conversation on Kurdish history. For a deep dive into Dr. Djene Bajalan's work, check out his book: Studies in Kurdish History: Empire, Ethnicity and Identity 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1138884685/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.