Behold, the Lion

Ep. 88: The Metaphysics of Morals and the Philosophy of Immanuel Kant

Silas, Ardaschir, Ben, and Ashley talk about Kant's The Metaphysics of Morality, breaking down his philosophy as a whole, deontological ethics, and discussing how it can be viewed from a Christian perspective.

Ep. 87: Thomas Aquinas and the Summa Theologiae

On this Episode, Ardaschir, Madeline and Harrison discuss Summa Theologiae and the collective life and works of Thomas Aquinas. They explore his influence, beliefs, and what we can learn from the life of this Doctor of the Church.

Ep. 86: The Quran and Islamic Philosophy

On this episode of Behold, the Lion, Ardaschir, Silas, and Ben discuss the next section of the CC curriculum, which deals with the Quran and medieval Islamic thought. Join them for a conversation about the origins of Islam, the notion of Quranic revelation, and how Islam interacts with the Platonic and Aristotelian traditions from the start of the CC syllabus.

Ep. 85: Spiritual vs Physical Life in Augustine's City of God

In this episode of Behold, the Lion, Ardaschir, Joel, and Madeline tackle the next book in the series: Augustine's City of God. Join them as they explore the ideas of living in a secular world, the Christian good life, the problem of evil, peace, and more.

Ep. 84: Fundamentals of Christianity in Matthew and Galatians

In this episode of Behold, the Lion, Ardaschir, Rory, Silas and Miracle discuss the New Testament books on the Contemporary Civilization syllabus, and outline the foundational ideas therein.