Podcast Episodes

Aquinas and the Euthyphro Dilemma with Dr. Donald Prudlo

How would a Christian answer the Euthyphro dilemma? Today on Ascend: The Great Books Podcast, Dcn. Harrison Garlick is joined by Dr. Donald Prudlo, the Warren Professor of Catholic Studies at the Uni…

Published on 13 hours ago

The Euthyphro by Plato Part II with Dr. Joey Spencer and Friends

In this episode of the Ascend the Great Books podcast, Deacon Harrison Garlick and guests delve into the complexities of Plato's Euthyphro, exploring themes of piety, morality, and the divine - inclu…

Published on 1 week ago

The Euthyphro by Plato Part I with Dr. Joey Spencer and Friends

Today on Ascend: The Great Books Podcast, we are joined by Dcn. Garlick, Dr. Frank Grabowski, Thomas Lackey, and Dr. Joey Spencer to discuss the first part of Plato’s Euthyphro—a dialogue on piety.

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Published on 2 weeks ago

Teaching Plato's First Alcibiades with Dr. Daniel Shields

In this episode of the Great Books Podcast, Deacon Harrison Garlick and Dr. Daniel Shields discuss the significance of Plato's First Alcibiades, particularly in the context of its use at Wyoming Cath…

Published on 3 weeks ago

First Alcibiades by Plato Part Two with Alec Bianco and Athenian Stranger

KNOW THYSELF. Today, we have the second part of the excellent conversation on First Alcibiades with Dcn. Garlick, Alec Bianco, and Athenian Stranger. The conversation starts at 124(b)!

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Published on 4 weeks ago

First Alcibiades by Plato Part One with Alec Bianco and Athenian Stranger

PLATO IS PHILOSOPHY - and there is no better place to start with Plato than First Alcibiades. Today, we are discussing First Alcibiades with Alec Bianco of the Circe Institute and with the Athenian S…

Published on 1 month ago

The Life of Alcibiades by Plutarch with Alex from Cost of Glory

Today on Ascend: The Great Books Podcast, we are continuing our study of Plato by diving into the Life of Alcibiades by Plutarch with Alex from the Cost of Glory podcast.

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Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Plato 101: An Introduction with Friends

WE ARE STARTING PLATO! Today on Ascend: The Great Books Podcast we are launching into our studies on Plato. We are kicking off with a roundtable of friends—a lawyer, two Phds, and an independent scho…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

NEW BOOK: The Transhumanist Temptation with Grayson Quay

In this episode of the Ascend to the Great Books podcast, Deacon Harrison Garlick welcomes back Grayson Quay to discuss his new book, 'The Transhumanist Temptation.'

The conversation delves into the i…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Homer and the Greek Plays: A Roundtable with Friends

Today on Ascend the Greek Books Podcast, we wrap up our exploration of the Greek plays with a lively roundtable discussion. Our panel of friends delves into the key themes of the tragic plays, includ…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago