Plato’s Apology Part I with Fr. Justin Brophy, OP

In this episode of Ascend, The Great Books Podcast, host Deacon Harrison Garlick is joined by Fr. Justin Brophy, a Dominican friar and Assistant Professor of Political Science at Providence College, to dive into the first half of Plato’s Apology. Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com for our reading schedule. Check out our collection of guides on the…

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 University of Tulsa, to discuss Aquinas and the Euthyphro dilemma. Visit thegreatbookspodcast.com for our reading schedule and more! Need a guide to a…

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 – including the famous “Euthyphro Dilemma.” The podcast welcomes back Dr. Joey Spencer, who serves as a tutor of theology, an archivist, and an expert…

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. Dr. Spencer is the diocesan Archivist for the Diocese of Tulsa, a tutor in Theology, and an expert in the theology of…

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 Catholic College. They explore the themes of self-knowledge, the relationship between philosophy and politics, and the importance of mentorship in education. The conversation delves…