Chasing Leviathan

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Alaina Talboy discuss the ways in which numbers have ethics built into them, particularly as seen in the field of industrial research ethics. Dr. Talboy also provides practical ways to avoid misinformation and malinformation on social media.  For a deep dive into Dr. Alaina Talboy's work, check out her book: What I Wish I Knew: A Field G...

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Ian Williams discuss the complicated history and impact of the English common law tradition. Throughout the discussion, Dr. Williams points out the "wacky and weird" side of common law, from cannibalism to blasphemy.  For a deep dive into Dr. Ian Williams' work, check out his book: Networks and Connections in Legal History 👉 https://amz...

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Chris Haufe discuss his forthcoming book about the growth of scientific knowledge. Dr. Haufe provides an illuminating narrative of scientific inquiry and change over time, comparing shifts in approaches to scientific questions to the evolutionary process. For a deep dive into Dr. Chris Haufe's work, check out his upcoming book and his we...

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Balbinder Bhogal discuss Sikhi, it's past, present, and future. Dr. Balbinder helps to uncover colonized ways of thinking about Sikhi, including it's religious categorization and even its Westernized moniker, "Sikhism."  For a deep dive into Dr. Balbinder Bhogal's work, check out some of his papers:  Sikh Dharam and Postcolonialism: Hege...

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Meghan Sullivan discuss her philosophical work on time biases and how they impact our decision-making. Dr. Sullivan points out concrete ways to address these biases, encouraging us all to reflect on how to lead a richer life. For a deep dive into Dr. Meghan Sullivan's work, check out her books: The Good Life Method: Reasoning Through the...

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Anna Rubincam discuss the intricacies of stone carving, Anna's creative process, and the odd (and sometimes hilarious) romantic perceptions that we have about sculptors.  For a deep dive into Anna Rubincam's work, check out her website and Instagram account:  Website 👉 https://www.annarubincam.com/  Instagram - @AnnnaRubincam 👉 https://www...

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Francis J. Beckwith discuss the assumptions that underlie our moral intuitions, how to have meaningful dialogue across worldview differences, and ways for society to approach the nuances of religious pluralism. For a deep dive into Dr. Beckwith's work, check out these publications: Taking Rites Seriously: Law, Politics, and the Reasonabl...

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Marisa Zalabak discuss the complex ethics of artificial intelligence and why, despite the potential hazards of AI, Marisa remains a dedicated optimist regarding the emerging future of humans and our increasingly self-aware technologies.  For a deep dive into Marisa Zalabak's work and IEEE, check out these sources:  Open Channel Culture 👉 ht...

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, Dr. Lewis Gordon returns to discuss his most recent book, Fear of Black Consciousness. Join a fascinating conversation that covers social justice, philosophy of religion, phenomenology, parenting, James Bond, and more.  For a deep dive into Dr. Lewis Gordon's work, check out his book:  Fear of Black Consciousness 👉 https://amzn.to/3FSktj8 Check ou...

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. C. Stephen Evans discuss the life and work of Søren Kierkegaard, focusing on Kierkegaard's reflections on the positive aspects of accountability in pursuing the good life and fostering deep community. PJ and Dr. Evans also explore Kierkegaard's work concerning God and why it appeals to philosophers who don't share his Christian worldview...

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Harri Mäcklin of the University of Helsinki discuss the immersive power of art, it's ability to widen our understanding of the possible, and more deeply connect us to others.  For a deep dive into Dr. Harri Mäcklin's work, check out these works:  When art transports us, where do we actually go? 👉 https://psyche.co/ideas/when-art-transpo...

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Matthew Garcia of Dartmouth College discuss the complex, and often tragic, history of food in the US, drawing from Dr. Garcia's extensive research on the food industry and his own family's history in California agriculture.  For a deep dive into Dr. Matt Garcia's work, check out his books:  A World of Its Own: Race, Labor, and Citrus in...

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. James Marcum of Baylor University discuss the philosophy of medicine and the need for patient dignity to guide the work of healthcare providers.  For a deep dive into Dr. James Marcum's work, check out his book:  Thomas Kuhn's Revolutions: A Historical and an Evolutionary Philosophy of Science?, which you can find here 👉 https://amzn.to...

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, Dr. Pamela Kyle Crossley from Dartmouth College examines the intricacies of Chinese history and how studying China's past can help us to better examine our own lives.  For a deep dive into Dr. Pamela Kyle Crossley's work, check out her books:  A Translucent Mirror: History and Identity in Qing Imperial Ideology, which you can find here 👉 https://a...

In this episode, PJ and Stephen Kekoa Miller discuss how to teach philosophy to kids and why it's important. Topics range from the purpose of education to critical race theory to Plato's Republic. For a deep dive into Stephen's thought, check out the book, Intentional Disruption: Expanding Access To Philosophy, which you can find here 👉 https://amzn.to/35PwIzQ For more resources about teaching ph...

PJ's guest is professor and activist Dr. Deva Woodly. Together, they discuss how ideas can lead to movements.

PJ's guest is lawyer and investigator Dr. Tracy Pearson, JD. Together, they discuss the impact of bias on our lives, how to spot it and what to do about it.

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, Andy Leaf, the first hospice chaplain in Michigan's upper peninsula (or UP), talks about the way that spirituality and mental health collaborate in end-of-life care. To watch the episodes and see daily motivational videos, subscribe to the Candid Goat Productions YouTube channel 👉 https://youtu.be/OrOosAnXerg Or check out our blog on www.candidgoa...

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, Dr. Lewis Gordon, head of the philosophy department at UCONN, answers the questions: What is colonization? What is decolonization? The conversation ranges from what is true philosophy to Sartre to gazing at the stars. Dr. Lewis Gordon will return in the upcoming months to Chasing Leviathan to talk about his newest book, Fear of Black Consciousness....

In this episode, Dr. Andrew Lambert discuss his paper, "From Aesthetics to Ethics: The place of delight in Confucian ethics" which  discusses the communal and individual benefits of social ritual. If you want to dig deeper, you can check out Dr. Lambert's paper on Confucian ethics here 👉 https://academicworks.cuny.edu/si_pubs/216/ To watch video of the episodes, highlights, and daily motivational...

In this episode, Dr. Richard Kearney discusses his newest book, Touch: Recovering Our Most Vital Sense, from the No Limits series, which  opens up a dialogue about excarnation in a digital world and the importance of physical touch. The conversation covers a wide range of philosophers and thinkers including Claude Levi-Strauss, Charles Taylor, Aristotle, and Plato. To dig deeper into the philosoph...

In this episode, Dr. Lee Braver discusses philosophy, Heidegger, Derrida and how language shapes our world. To dig deeper into Dr. Braver's works and get updates on his newest book on polysemy, follow his Amazon author profile here 👉 https://www.amazon.com/Lee-Braver/e/B001JS8D10 To watch the full episode, click here 👉 https://youtu.be/G61fnreQ3BM Or check out our blog on www.candidgoatproductio...

Show notes: TOPICS: - the rise of postmodernism and where it goes too far - how neomodernism plays out in our myths and stories - diagnosing some contemporary ways of thinking with neomodern tools LINKS: - Joe’s podcast, The Neutral Ground , can be heard here or anywhere podcasts are available.