Chasing Leviathan

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...

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...

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/iCL9Hzq You...

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/10.1177/0022...

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, Ir...

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/UClSW07ZA4XAS...

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Rebecca Lave discuss the ways in which socio-cultural, physical, and spatial elements affect the environments around us and impact our communities. Dr. Lave also provides insights into the ways in which geography can be a vital part of conversations regarding justice issues. For a deep dive into Dr. Rebecca Lave's work, check out her boo...

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Roberta Flowers discuss the joys and challenges of practicing in the area of elder law. Dr. Flowers reflects on ways that lawyers can better serve aging clients, as well as signs of a good elder law attorney.  Along with serving as a professor of law at Stetson University, Dr. Flowers also serves as president of the National Association...

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.