Ep. 066 - The Battle for Beauty

Ep. 066 - The Battle for Beauty

Author: Albertus Magnus Institute, Inc. December 15, 2022 Duration: 54:29
If beauty awakens the Divine, what does it mean for a culture when it is deficient in beauty? How do we return beauty to its proper place in the quadrivium? How do we restore beauty to a culture void of wonder? In this episode John and Larissa discuss beauty (and the lack) in both our culture and education with Dr. Shannon Valenzuela.

Deep within the rich tradition of the classical liberal arts, conversations unfold that feel both timeless and urgently contemporary. Magnus Podcast: Conversations from the Catacombs of Liberal Education is where you’ll find them, a production of the Albertus Magnus Institute. This series explores the foundational ideas that shape our humanity, society, and faith, guided by the enduring vision of St. Albert the Great. His dream was of an education that liberates the mind and spirit, one that is profoundly enriching yet accessible to all. Each episode delves into the intersections of philosophy, culture, and Christianity, examining how these ancient wells of wisdom speak directly to our modern condition. You’ll hear thoughtful dialogues and reflections that resist easy answers, instead inviting a deeper consideration of what it means to live a fully human life. The podcast serves as a kind of auditory academy, where the core subjects of a truly liberal education-those that free us-are opened up for anyone willing to listen. It’s for those curious about how enduring truths can illuminate contemporary confusion, offering not just information but a form of intellectual and spiritual nourishment. Tune in for a journey through the catacombs, where the light of classical thought remains undimmed, waiting to be rediscovered in our own time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Magnus Podcast: Conversations from the Catacombs of Liberal Education
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Ep. 070 - The Foundations of the Five Ways [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:54
As the season of Great Lent is upon us, we are offering you a gift that we hope will edify you in this time of preparation. Lecturer Fr. Owen Carroll is one of the foremost experts on Thomas Aquinas and one of the greate…
Ep. 069 - What Are You Going to Do with That, Anyway? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:02
In this final episode of season two, meet Eric, a Student Fellow, friend of the Institute, and successful business man who is here to discuss the value of a ”useless” degree and the importance of a Liberal Arts education…
Ep. 068 - On the Incarnation Webinar Discussion [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:39
Happy third day of Christmas! Continue this joyous feast by listening to the first half of our recent webinar on On the Incarnation by St. Athanasius. Dr. David Arias, Dr. Matthew Walz and Mr. Dale Ahlquist joined us for…
Ep. 067 - Special Christmas Message [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:49
Please take a listen to this 3 minute announcement from the host of the Magnus Podcast and Executive Director of the Institute, John Johnson. Merry Christmas to our followers, fellows, and donors alike. Stay tuned for a…
Ep. 065 - The Enchanting Lie of Democratism [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:56
Listen to John interview Dr. Emily B. Finley, author of the newly released book, “The Ideology of Democratism.” Finley posits that the west has been deceived into a false understanding of Democracy that is far removed th…
Ep. 064 - On George Bernanos [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:12
Enjoy this glimpse into week one of Senior Fellow, Dr. Hudson’s course, “George Bernanos: The Man and His Work.” Dr. Hudson goes deep into the life of one of the most prominent French novelists of the 20th century. Don’t…
Ep. 063 - The Great Campaign Launch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:49
This episode of the Magnus Podcast honors the Feast Day of our namesake, St. Albert the Great, celebrates our third birthday, and launches our annual campaign.
Ep. 062 - The Waste Land Revisited [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:57
Revisit The Waste Land with us. Once again, we are offering you a glimpse into the Magnus Fellowship; this time with Senior Fellow, Dr. Freeh’s class, “The Waste Land Revisited: T.S. Eliot’s Diagnosis of Modernity.”
Ep. 061 - In the Beginning [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:14
Enjoy this sneak peak into the Fellowship- week one of Senior Fellow, Dr. Esolen’s course, ”In the Beginning Was the Word: Poetry and Christology in the Gospel of John.”
Ep. 060 - What Is Metaphysics? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:21
How do we return metaphysics to its proper place in the order of knowing and learning?