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Nietzsche on Russia, Europe, and the Munich Security Conference | Spirit News, Ep. 3
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Spirit News: A Hegalian Perspective on Current Affairs| Ep. 3 | A philosopher's take on the news with Yale-trained philosopher, Dr. Samuel Loncar. In this episode, I explore the transformative impact of social media on traditional news, the foundational theories of social structure by classical theorists like Elias, Marx, Durkheim, and Weber, and the implications of these theories on contemporary society. I discuss the evolution of societal norms, the dynamics of geopolitics and imperialism, and the role of America in European defense, culminating in an analysis of the emerging global...
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Spirit News: The Death of Legacy Media, Walking Monks, & Kierkegaard Makes the Evening Edition | Ep 2
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Spirit News: A Hegelian Perspective on Current Affairs Philosopher Dr. Samuel Loncar explores the intersection of philosophy and modern news, emphasizing the relevance of Hegelian thought in understanding contemporary society. In the latest episode of Spirit News, he dives into the changing landscape of media and the rise of new platforms. Legacy news networks are losing viewers, and it’s time to rethink what we consider "newsworthy." Course: The Existential Enlightenment: An Introduction to Søren Kierkegaard...
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Merlin Enthralled, AI, & Richard Wilbur: Time & Eternity, Ep.1 :
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Time & Eternity: Poetry and Philosophy in Dialogue with Dr. Samuel Loncar and Alexandra Barylski. | A Becoming Human Media Podcast In this inaugural episode, we delve into the intricate relationship between poetry, philosophy, and the human experience. We explore the crisis of literacy in modern education, the role of AI, and the enduring legacy of poet Richard Wilbur. LEARN MORE Samuel Loncar, Ph.D. (Yale University) and Alexandra Barylski, M.A. (Yale University) are the Editors of Marginalia Review of Books, philosophers, poets, and writers.
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Spirit News: Nietzsche on Davos, Feast Day of Thomas Aquinas, and a Hegelian Perspective on News
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Spirit News: A Hegelian Perspective on Current Affairs Philosopher Dr. Samuel Loncar explores the intersection of philosophy and modern news, emphasizing the relevance of Hegelian thought in understanding contemporary society. He discusses the paradox of news prioritizing timeliness over true relevance, the contradictions inherent in political ideologies, and the legacy of Thomas Aquinas in shaping modern thought. The conversation culminates in a Nietzschean analysis of the World Economic Forum at Davos, highlighting the complexities of globalism, AI, and the role of the European Union....
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Gregory Shaw: Is Platonism the Answer to our existential crisis? | A Becoming Human Conversation
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Do we have to choose between mind and matter, or are they somehow one? We live today in a battle between two rival streams of ancient wisdom, one that demonized matter as evil and one that divinized it. The great Syrian Neoplatonist, Iamblichus, was the descendant of priest-kings, and wrote one of the most difficult and important texts of late antique philosophy: On the Mysteries. This conversation with Dr. Gregory Shaw, one of the world's leading experts on the Neoplatonism of Iamblichus, provides powerful insights into non-dualist Platonism and how ancient philosophy helps us bring...
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Mothering As A Subversive Activity: Hester Prynne | The Scarlet Letter, Chp 7-8, Ep. 6
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Chapters 7-8 are two of the most dramatic chapters in The Scarlet Letter. In this episode of The Poetry Peddler, Alexandra Barylski provides the plot essentials before diving into why Hester Prynne is an image of Courage itself.
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A Woman's Choice: Agency and Meaning in The Scarlet Letter, Chap. 4-6 | Ep. 5
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What if what Hawthorne called the supernatural is actually a profound way of showing in literature what modern psychology has proven to be the case? In episode five of The Scarlet Letter series, Alexandra Barylski discusses the mental health crisis, why Hawthorne might have understood our moden moment better than us, and how Hester Prynne can help us see that choice is the key to our spiritual freedom.
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Who Was John the Baptist? | A Conversation with Dr. James F. McGrath
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Who really was John the Baptist? A prophet? An antiestablishment rebel and activist? Jesus' teacher? In this Becoming Human Conversation, philosopher and scholar of religion Samuel Loncar interviews the scholar James F. McGrath about his groundbreaking research on John the Baptist. James F. McGrath, author of "Christmaker: A Life of John the Baptist" and "John of History, Baptist of Faith: The Quest for the Historical Baptizer," and the Clarence L. Goodwin Chair in New Testament Language and Literature at Butler University, shows how John is a fascinating religious figure in his own...
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Fear and Trembling: Self-Knowledge Begins in Recognition, Ch. 3 The Scarlet Letter, Ep. 4
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In this episode of The Poetry Peddler Scarlet Letter series, poet, writer, and editor Alexandra and discusses why the path to self-knowledge begins with aknowledging our fear.
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The Witch, the Gossips, & the Madonna: Chapter 2 of The Scarlet Letter
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Public shaming is central to The Scarlet Letter, and it's one of the reasons that the story of Hester Pryne feels so relatable to our world today. In this episode of The Poetry Peddler series on Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter, Alexandra Barylski - the show's host, a poet, and long time English teacher - explores the psychological effects of public shaming and how women must learn to navigate their public and private lives while learning to avoid (or carry) archetypal female labels.
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Samuel Loncar, Ph.D. (Yale) is a philosopher of science and religion, poet, and Editor of the Marginalia Review of Books. ➤ MRB https://marginaliareviewofbooks.com