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Aug 2, 2022 1 hr 3 min

Intimacy: A Dialectical Study with Dr. Christopher Lauer

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In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Christopher Lauer discuss his philosophical work on intimacy. They discuss Dr. Lauer's dialectic approach to the topic, the contradictions that arise in the pursuit of intimacy, and the ways in which Napoleon Dynamite can help us think through the difficulties of making a transcendent connection with another person. For a deep dive into Dr. Christopher Lauer's work, check out his book: Intimacy: A Dialectical Study 👉 https://a.co/d/12uyvZA Check out our blog on www.candidgoatproductions.com Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud. These words inspired PJ Wehry to create Chasing Leviathan. Chasing Leviathan was born out of two ideals: that truth is worth pursuing but will never be subjugated, and the discipline of listening is one of the most important habits anyone can develop. Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.

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PJ and Dr. Christopher Lauer explore the question, "What is intimacy?" Dr. Lauer argues that intimacy is an incoherent concept, pointing out that significant aspects of our relationships, including mourning, lead to contradictions.

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