Chasing Leviathan

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Aug 9, 2022 • 59min

The Metaphysics of Properties with Dr. Anna-Sofia Maurin

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Anna-Sofia Maurin discuss the longstanding debate on the existence (or non-existence) of properties. Dr. Maurin also explores the challenges that arise in translating what we say into logic. For a deep dive into Dr. Anna-Sofia Maurin's work, check out her book: Properties (Elements in Metaphysics) 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7JTS992/ 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.
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Aug 2, 2022 • 1h 4min

Intimacy: A Dialectical Study with Dr. Christopher Lauer

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Christopher Lauer discuss his philosophical work on intimacy. They discuss Dr. Lauer's dialectic approach to the topic, the contradictions that arise in the pursuit of intimacy, and the ways in which Napoleon Dynamite can help us think through the difficulties of making a transcendent connection with another person. For a deep dive into Dr. Christopher Lauer's work, check out his book: Intimacy: A Dialectical Study 👉 https://a.co/d/12uyvZA 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.
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Jul 26, 2022 • 1h 2min

A Philosophy of Imagination & Creative Thinking with Dr. Amy Kind

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Amy Kind discuss her philosophical work on imagination and creative thinking. They explore the various types of imagination we regularly exercise, how imagination and creative thinking can make us more empathetic, and whether these facets of our mind are skills that we can train and develop. For a deep dive into Dr. Amy Kind's work, check out her book: Imagination and Creative Thinking (Elements in Philosophy of Mind) 👉 https://a.co/d/fQpA7Xa 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.
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Jul 19, 2022 • 1h 6min

A History of Transplant Surgery & Human Identity with Dr. Paul Craddock

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Paul Craddock discuss the history of transplant surgeries, exploring how changes in medical science both affect and reflect beliefs about what it means to be human.For a deep dive into Dr. Paul Craddock's work, check out his book: Spare Parts: The Story of Medicine Through the History of Transplant Surgery 👉 https://a.co/d/7qTjgLS Subscribe to Dr. Craddock's YouTube channel 👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgQRrPBz_Z7n8Ahh-N6B4ww 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.
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Jul 12, 2022 • 1h 4min

Ezumezu: An African System of Logic with Dr. Jonathan Chimakonam

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Jonathan Chimakonam discuss his work on developing a system of logic from African intellectual traditions. Dr. Chimakonam also explains how an African system of logic could provide answers for the world's most pressing social and scientific issues.For a deep dive into Dr. Jonathan Chimakonam's work, check out his book:Ezumezu: A System of Logic for African Philosophy and Studies 👉 https://a.co/d/aHR1evlCheck 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.
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Jul 5, 2022 • 1h

A Philosophy of Food with Dr. Sarah Worth

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Sarah Worth discuss her work on food philosophy and the fascinating history of the slow food movement. They also talk about our problematic tendency to reduce food to nutrition statistics and chemical components. For a deep dive into Dr. Sarah Worth's work, check out her book: Taste: A Philosophy of Food 👉 https://a.co/d/aDZm2y4 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.
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Jun 28, 2022 • 56min

The Science of Brain Maintenance and Aging with Dr. Vonetta Dotson

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Vonetta Dotson discuss her research on the science behind cognitive health and practical ways in which we can maintain healthy brains into the latter years of our lives. For a deep dive into Dr. Vonetta Dotson's work, check out her book:Keep Your Wits About You: The Science of Brain Maintenance as You Age 👉 https://a.co/d/iCL9HzqYou can also check out Dr. Dotson's company, CerebroFit, here 👉 https://cerebrofit.org/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.
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Jun 21, 2022 • 56min

The Bulletproof Glass Effect with Dr. David Norton

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. David Norton discuss his research on the counterintuitive effects that privacy notices can have on consumers' sense of online safety and trust. For a deep dive into Dr. David Norton's work, check out his article:The Bulletproof Glass Effect: Unintended Consequences of Privacy Notices 👉 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/00222437211069093Check 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.
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Jun 14, 2022 • 1h 2min

Epigenesis and Rationality with Dr. Catherine Malabou

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Catherine Malabou discuss her work on Kant's transcendental philosophy and its potential synthesis with contemporary research in neurobiology.Dr. Catherine Malabou is professor of philosophy at Kingston University and the European Graduate School. She also serves as professor of comparative literature at the University of California, Irvine, the same position held by her mentor, Jacques Derrida.For a deep dive into Dr. Catherine Malabou's work, check out her books:Before Tomorrow: Epigenesis and Rationality 👉 https://a.co/d/ev1gJuWThe Ontology of the Accident: An Essay on Destructive Plasticity 👉 https://a.co/d/erGPZzJCheck 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.
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Jun 7, 2022 • 43min

A Year of Listening with Dr. Joe Meyer

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Joe Meyer of The Neutral Ground Podcast celebrate the first anniversary of Chasing Leviathan by discussing some of the most impactful conversations they've had on their podcasts over the past year.For a deep dive into Dr. Joe Meyer's work, check out his podcast:The Neutral Ground Podcast 👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClSW07ZA4XASfPjwUD3Gv7wCheck 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.

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