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Continental philosophy, theology, religious studies, and useless commentary on various issues by Eric Aldieri, Jacob Given, and Paula Landerreche Cardillo.

Eric Aldieri, Jacob Given, Paula Landerreche Cardillo

  • Jan 26, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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  • 81 EPISODES


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Angels and Cyborgs with Marika Rose [79]

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 57:11


In this episode, Marika Rose talks with us about cyborgs and angels. We discuss her article, "MACHINES OF LOVING GRACE: ANGELS, CYBORGS, AND POSTSECULAR LABOUR," available here: https://jcrt.org/archives/16.2/Rose.pdf If you like what you hear, support us at Patreon.com/PTRPodcast

Thoughts And Prayers With Sam Mickey And Adam Robbert [78]

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 78:29


Sam Mickey and Adam Robbert join me to discuss a panel we put on at this year's PMR (Patristics Medieval and Renaissance) conference on "Thought and Prayer." Living Earth Community, free open-access book: https://fore.yale.edu/Publications/Books/Living-Earth-Community Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology: https://fore.yale.edu/ Adam's Website: AERobbert.com Adam's first appearance on PTR: https://soundcloud.com/ptrpodcast/critical-contemplation-adam-robbert-on-philosophy-and-practice

Liam O'Donnell on VIDEODROME (1983)[77]

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 96:49


In this episode, Liam O'Donnell of Cinepunx joins us to talk about Cronenberg's 1983 movie, VIDEODROME. Consider this a halloween episode, since we talk about scary movies. Check out Liam's other projects at cinepunx.com Content warning: VIDEODROME is a movie that centers on questions about the social/psychological effects of depictions of violence and sex on television, so our discussion covers violence, torture, depictions of suicide -- real and fictional. Some listeners may find the material disturbing. Please use your discretion. If you like our show, support us at Patreon.com/PTRPodcast

Tripp Fuller on Divine Self-Investment, Part 2 [76]

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 79:22


This is the second part of my conversation with Tripp on his new book, Divine Self-Investment!

Tripp Fuller on Divine Self-Investment, Part 1 [75]

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 57:44


This week, Tripp joins us for part one of a conversation on his new book, Divine Self-Investment!

Plotinus And His Countless Courtyard Of Scholars, Part 2 With Ellery Beard [74]

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 63:21


Part 2 of our discussion with Ellery Beard on Plotinus! You can find Ellery on Twitter at @HoDiadochus: twitter.com/HoDiadochus?s=20 You can find Ellery's primer on Platonic causality here: nuclearaesthetics.blogspot.com/2020/09/p…t-ed.html If you like what you heard, go to Patreon.com/PTRPodcast to support us! Get access to early episodes (when I get them done in time), our monthly bookclub, and our secret facebook group!

Plotinus and His Countless Courtyard of Scholars, Part 1 with Ellery Beard [73]

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 57:28


In this episode, Ellery Beard joins us to talk about Plotinus, Platonism, and the fundamental intuitions that animated Platonic philosophy... intuitions that we often overlook! You can find Ellery on Twitter at @HoDiadochus: https://twitter.com/HoDiadochus?s=20 You can find Ellery's primer on Platonic causality here:http://nuclearaesthetics.blogspot.com/2020/09/platonic-causality-primer-1st-ed.html If you like what you heard, go to Patreon.com/PTRPodcast to support us! Get access to early episodes (when I get them done in time), our monthly bookclub, and our secret facebook group!

Rabbi Laura Duhan-Kaplan on the Infinity Inside [72]

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 84:27


Rabbi Laura Duhan-Kaplan joins us to talk about her book, The Infinity Inside: Jewish Spiritual Practice Through a Multi-Faith Lens. You can find her book, and her blog, here: https://www.sophiastreet.com/infinity-inside/ Additionally, we mentioned Bonnelle Lewis Strickling's Dreaming About the Divine, which you can find here: https://www.abebooks.com/9780791470916/Dreaming-Divine-SUNY-series-Dream-0791470911/plp If you like what you heard, join us at Patreon.com/PTRPodcast !

William Desmond with Terence Sweeney [71]

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 83:22


Terence is back for part two of our series on Irish philosophy. This time we're talking about William Desmond! If you like what you hear, you can support us at Patreon.com/PTRPodcast - you'll get access to our FB group, early episodes, and monthly reading group!

Terence Sweeney on John Eriugena [70]

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 68:51


In this episode, Terence Sweeney talks to us about Irish philosopher and theologian John Eriugena! (I spend not insignificant portions of the podcast trying to pronounce his name correctly...) Terence is an editor at Genealogies of Modernity and a doctoral student in philosophy at Villanova. And he'll be back again next week to discuss another Irish philosopher: William Desmond! Check out Genealogies of Modernity here: https://genealogiesofmodernity.org/ Support us at Patreon.com/PTRPodcast ! Thanks to Jesse Turri for the artwork, and thanks to Luke Pigott for the music! You can check out his latest album, Dream Operator, here: https://lukepigott.bandcamp.com/

Shaftesbury on Enthusiasm in the Enlightenment with Kirsten Hall [69]

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 84:49


This week we take a look at Shaftesbury's views on religious enthusiasm with Kirsten Hall. We also take a detour to recount some stories about David Hume. If you like the show, you can support it at Patreon.com/PTRPodcast There you'll find access to early episodes, our secret FB group, and our monthly book club! Thanks to Luke Pigott for the music! You can check out his latest album, Dream Operator, here: https://lukepigott.bandcamp.com/

Phenomenology and Prayer: Kit Apostolacus On Edith Stein [68]

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 64:29


This week, Kit Apostolacus talks with us about Edith Stein and the intersection of phenomenology and theology!! Thanks to Luke Pigott for the music! You can check out his latest album, Dream Operator, here: https://lukepigott.bandcamp.com/

Jared Miller-Price on Julian of Norwich and Lacanian Psychoanalysis [67]

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 64:06


Jared Price joins us to talk about Julian of Norwich and Lacanian psychoanalysis! We also mention our new monthly book giveaway with Wipf & Stock. To stay up to date with that, go to Patreon.com/PTRPodcast !

Updates!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 8:26


Updates! Thanks to Luke Pigott for the music! You can check out his latest album, Dream Operator, here: https://lukepigott.bandcamp.com/ Contribute and stay up to date at Patreon.com/PTRPodcast Thanks to Luke Pigott for the music! You can find him on Bandcamp here: https://lukepigott.bandcamp.com/

Rosicrucianism With Michael Martin 66

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 69:29


In this episode, Michael Martin joins Jacob to talk about Paracelsus, Boehme, and Rosicrucianism, as well as the idea of hermeticism as a category. Enjoy!

The Anglo-Catholic Occult with Rick Yoder [65]

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 69:29


Rick Yoder talks with us about the history of occult societies in the Anglo-Catholic world.

Meditations on the Tarot: Tomberg and Balthasar with Thomas Koen

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 114:19


In this episode, Jake and Thomas Koen talk Valentin Tomberg, Hans Urs von Balthasar, and Meditations on the Tarot!

Deleuze Yourself Vol. 6: Difference And Repetition Preface [63]

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 61:47


In this installment of the Deleuze Yourself series, we begin our extended zag away from A Thousand Plateaus and into Difference and Repetition. It's a sort of rhizomatic way to do it... or something. Since Eric and Paula are currently studying the text, it made sense to take advantage of that momentum for the podcast.

Bergson on Laughter [62]

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 54:45


In this episode, we discuss Bergson's views on laughter, as well as a thousand other tiny digressions... Also, it's several months late so you get to hear about everyone's Halloween plans.

We're Back! Listener Q&A [61]

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 72:01


We're back! After a hefty hiatus we're ready to dive back in to some poststructuralist tent revival fun! In this episode we catch up and address some listener questions. Enjoy!

The Mushroom At The End Of The World

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 80:14


Today, we have Ernest Tjia on to discuss biopolitics and Anna Tsing's "The Mushroom at the End of the World"!

The Statue of God: Biblical Studies with Collin Cornell

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 82:33


In this episode, Jake interviews Collin Cornell about his work in biblical studies. Bonus: Collin gives his take on David Bentley Hart's latest work... ! If you like what you hear, please support us at Patreon.com/PTRPodcast Leave us a review on iTunes and we'll read it live on the show!

Logical Positivism, Analytic Philosophy, and Phenomenology with Liam Bright

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019 79:31


In this episode, Jacob talks with Liam Bright (@lastpositivist on Twitter!)about logical positivism, analytic philosophy, and its relation to phenomenology and politics. The Carnap essay that they manage not to really address is found here: http://web.stanford.edu/~paulsko/papers/Carn.pdf The Elimination of Metaphysics is found here: https://philarchive.org/archive/TEOv1 Liam's paper on the logical empiricists on race is found here: https://www.liamkofibright.com/uploads/4/8/9/8/48985425/logical_empiricists_on_race_published_version.pdf And, for good measure, here's one on Heidegger and Carnap! https://people.ucsc.edu/~abestone/papers/uberwindung.pdf

Gregory Sadler On Ancient Anger Managment [57]

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2019 83:21


In this week's episode, Dr. Gregory B. Sadler joins us to talk about "thumos" (commonly translated "anger") in Greek philosophy.

Against: Tad DeLay Returns! [56]

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 60:01


In this episode, Tad returns to talk about his new book, Against: What Does the White Evangelical Want? You can find his podcast with much of the book's research made available, for free, here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tad-delay/id1472068137

Deleuze Yourself Vol. 5: Postulates Of Linguistics [55]

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 59:35


Deleuze Yourself is BACK! Volume 5 is on the "Postulates of Linguistics" chapter, er... plateau... of A Thousand Plateaus!

Lispector and the Passion of G.H. [54]

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2019 67:40


We're BACK! In this episode, Paula introduces us to the mystical fiction of Clarice Lispector! Also, this is the first episode we've recorded in a while... so be prepared for about twenty minutes of banter!

Walt Whitman [53]

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 57:35


This episode touches on a LOT of subjects: process metaphysics, gratitude in poetry, the relationship between conceptions of the ego and politics (with reference to Bataille, of course), among other things... But what can I say? Whitman's poetry contains multitudes!

The Pepe's Pizza Debate Continues... plus Listener Q&A [52]

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 49:13


Topics include: Frank Pepe's Clam Pizza Super Smash Bros Continental/Analytic Polemics ... and much more...

Simone Weil On The Our Father [51]

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 66:12


In this episode, we discuss Simone Weil's short essay on the "Our Father."

Matt Segall On Whitehead's Philosophy, Part 2 [50]

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 54:41


The second part of our discussion on the one and only Alfred North Whitehead with the one and only Matt Segall!

Matt Segall on Whitehead's Philosophy Part 1 [49]

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2019 56:22


In this episode, we have Matt Segall to talk with us about the philosophy of Alfred North Whitehead! You also get a microdose of Terence McKenna, who is apparently becoming a podcast favorite. Stay tuned for the conclusion of the conversation next week!

Zen and the Art of Unknowing with Dave Collins [48]

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2019 72:03


In this episode, we talk with Dave Collins about The Cloud of Unknowing, a bit about its similarities with Zen, and the practice of meditation.

Mystery Cults! with TJ Wellman, part 2 [47]

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019 50:23


In the second installment of our discussion on mystery cults in the ancient Greek world, Jake and TJ begin to draw out some connections with Platonic philosophy and the work of St. Paul. TJ can be reached at tennyson.jacob.wellman@gmail.com

Mystery Cults! with TJ Wellman part 1 [46]

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 55:56


This week, Jake talks with TJ Wellman about mystery cults in the greek world. In part one, we do a general overview before moving on to interactions with Platonic philosophy and Christianity next week!

Schellingapalooza Part 2: Ages Of The World [45]

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2019 59:55


Meister Hahn is back with the second installment of Schellingapalooza! Here we talk about the Ages of the World, and a bit about Schelling's impact on theology etc. If you haven't yet, it'd be a good idea to listen to part one first! Support us at Patreon.com/PTRPodcast !

Schellingapalooza Part 1 - Schelling From 5,000 Feet [44]

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2019 43:19


Welcome to part 1 of Schellingapalooza, where Meister Karl Hahn lays down the truth about German Idealism and Schelling, preparing us to dive into Schelling's "Ages of the World" next week! Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/PTRPodcast!

Michel Henry (And Gary The Giant Snail)[43]

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 63:39


In this episode, we cover Paula's pick: Michel Henry! A snail also makes an appearance. Support us at Patreon.com/PTRPodcast!

Theurgical Fun Time With Leonte Maisel [42]

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 67:55


In this episode, we get a world-historical overview of the term "theurgy" from German classicist and friend of the podcast, Leonte Maisel! We hop around from Iamblichus to Porphyry to Plotinus to Pseudo-Dionysius to Augustine to... well you get the point. Enjoy! Thanks to Thrpii's for the exit track this week. You can find them on Spotify, or check out their Facebook page here: www.facebook.com/thrpii/ Don't forget, if you like what we're doing, and you want to lend us some monetary support, visit Patreon.com/PTRPodcast !

Violent French Nietzscheanism: Georges Bataille on the 'Summit and Decline' [41]

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2019 50:05


In this episode, we FINALLY cover Bataille. It's been a while in the making. Just a heads-up, we do make some oblique reference to sexual violence, necessitated by the nature of the material. Also, we play out with a clip of Thrpii's "Driveway." You can find them on Spotify, or check out their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/thrpii/ Don't forget, if you like what we're doing, and you want to lend us some monetary support, visit Patreon.com/PTRPodcast !

Grab Bags And Joi Bois [40]

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2019 54:04


In this listener DM grab-bag episode, several controversies emerge, dealing especially with birds and pizza, but a surprising unanimity develops on the question of a philosophical hunger games. You can still sign up for the Caputo course at johndcaputo.com ! AND, you can support our comrades at Friendly Fire here: https://chuffed.org/project/friendlyfire And, if you still have money left over, support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/PTRPodcast !

Bonus Episode! Theology Of Culture Course Preview

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2019 52:02


In this bonus episode, Jack Caputo, Tripp Fuller, and Jacob talk about the upcoming online course on "Theology of Culture," as well as Tillichian theology in general. There's still time to sign up at johndcaputo.com !

Julian of Norwich: Revelations of Divine Love [39]

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2019 53:03


This week, we cover Julian of Norwich's "Revelations of Divine Love" (the "Short Text" version). The audio quality on this episode is, uh, not awesome, but the content, we felt, was good enough to warrant us afflicting you with background noise and lags in conversation. Make sure to SIGN UP FOR THE CAPUTO COURSE at johndcaputo.com !

The Wickedest Man in the World Part 2: Aleister Crowley with Thomas Koen [38]

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 49:16


Here, we finish the second part of our discussion of Aleister Crowley with the great and mighty Thomas Koen himself! Sign up for the Caputo class here: johndcaputo.com Don't forget... if you can, we'd love for you to join team PTR at Patreon.com/PTRPodcast !

The Wickedest Man in the World Part 1: Aleister Crowley with Thomas Koen [37]

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2019 52:16


In this episode, we have our friend Thomas Koen on to talk about the controversial and contrarian figure: Aleister Crowley! (yes, we finally did it.) If you are a true fan of this podcast, you'll sign up for the June Caputo course here: johndcaputo.com And, if you have the means and the inclination, we'd love for you to support us at Patreon.com/PTRPodcast !

John-Marc Ormechea On The Theory And Practice Of Stoicism! [36]

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2019 59:51


Ok, a day and a half late... Sorry! Finals week snuck up on me this semester! This week we have John-Marc Ormechea on to talk about the theory and practice of Stoicism! Don't forget to sign up for the Caputo course here: johndcaputo.com Support us directly here: Patreon.com/PTRPodcast Thanks!!!

Critical Contemplation: Adam Robbert On Philosophy And Practice [35]

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2019 74:35


In this episode, Adam Robbert joins us to discuss a lecture by Jacob Sherman called "Contemplation, Participation, and the Practice of Philosophy." You can find the lecture here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2DtafozxH8&feature=youtu.be Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/PTRPodcast Sign up for the Caputo class at johndcaputo.com enter the book giveaway here: https://trippfuller.com/giveaways/the-john-caputo-signature-book-giveaway/

Non-Being Sandwich: Rachel MacKinnon On Plotinus [34]

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2019 67:21


In this episode, Rachel MacKinnon gets neoplatonic with us by guiding us through the metaphysical system of the late antique philosopher, Plotinus! Don't forget to sign up for the course with JC here: https://homebrewedchristianity.lpages.co/theologyofculture/ And enter to win signed copies of JC's last three books here!: https://trippfuller.com/giveaways/the-john-caputo-signature-book-giveaway/ Want a nerdy TShirt? Check this one out: https://www.redbubble.com/people/jgiven01/works/36604684-deleuze-yourself-orange-on-black-poststructuralist-tent-revival?cat_context=u-tees&grid_pos=2&p=classic-tee&rbs=18f56bd4-c174-41dd-9d82-1f484bd4949b&ref=shop_grid&searchTerm=deleuze%20t-shirts And, if you'd like to support us on a monthly basis, please visit our patreon page at Patreon.com/PTRPodcast Seeya next week!

Spinozist Motivational Posters - Gil Morejon On Spinoza And Ideology Critique [33]

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2019 65:10


In this episode, we're joined by Gil Morejón, who recently defended his dissertation on Spinoza. We discuss the "persistence of inadequate ideas" in Spinoza's thought, and talk about how this framework is helpful for ideology critique. Don't forget to sign up for the Theology of Culture class! PTR is joining up with Homebrewed Christianity and John Caputo this June to bring you four weeks of Tillichian theology of culture.... get ready! And the best part? It's pay what you want ($0+)! Sign up here: https://homebrewedchristianity.lpages.co/theologyofculture/ Last, if you want to support the podcast, go to Patreon.com/PTRPodcast to become a patron. You'll get early access to episodes and it will help us cover the monthly costs of production. See ya next week!

The Post-Catacombic Tent Revival Machine on "Globalatinology" [32]

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2019 65:13


In this episode, we're joined by Matt and Preston from The Catacombic Machine podcast to discuss Gil Anidjar's essay, "Globalatinology"! Additionally, we've got some really exciting stuff coming up, including a course with Homebrewed Christianity and Jack Caputo on Theology of Culture... and it's pay what you want ($0+)! Check it out here: https://homebrewedchristianity.lpages.co/theologyofculture/ If you haven't already, go to iTunes and leave us a review... it really helps with our visibility etc. etc. and so on and so on... And, finally, if you like what you hear, sign up for the weekly newsletter! We don't want you to miss out on anything! Check it out here: https://poststructuralisttentrevival.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7d3baa0109d214ca7ed658a3d&id=8651fc93e6&fbclid=IwAR1WU2Yw4Sl_ux8jFR2cvv9X7R92lpqbvFeRrvwoKQ81E1kzspVoXXyk92Q

Deleuze Yourself Vol. 4: God Is A Lobster [31]

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2019 60:01


In this episode, we dive into the third plateau in Deleuze and Guattari's "A Thousand Plateaus": The Geology of Morals!

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