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EPISODE · Aug 8, 2023 · 1H 15M

News You Can Use

from Young Heretics · host Spencer Klavan

What's the point of all this obscure knowledge? Spencer turns from contemplative wisdom to phronēsis, practical wisdom or the knowledge of how to do what is good for you as a human being. Subjects covered include free will, determinism, and why what is good for you is not necessarily good for a fish. Spoiler: it's because you can't breathe underwater! Subscribe to my newsletter: https://rejoiceevermore.substack.com/ Check out my book, How to Save the West: https://a.co/d/3OhqD3i "God in Translation," an essay on the language of the Gospels in CRB: https://claremontreviewofbooks.com/god-in-translation/

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