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Plato's Philebus, Taoism, & Why the Good is a Challenging Idea

August 28, 2026

Most people misunderstand Plato's Philebus because they expect the "good" to be easy to pin down. In this episode, Yale-trained philosopher and scholar of science and religion, Samuel Loncar, PhD, argues the opposite: the deepest truths are often the hardest to see, and that difficulty is exactly what makes them real. In this second lecture on the Philebus, Loncar turns one of Plato's most puzzling dialogues into a map for philosophy as a way of life. He shows why Plato's doctrine of the goo...

A Conversation with Dr. Karen Swallow Prior: Why Does Reading Shape the Modern World?

August 07, 2026

In 2019, The New Yorker profiled writer and professor of English Literature, Dr. Karen Swallow Prior. Reporter Eliza Griswold, director of the Program in Journalism at Princeton University, highlights Prior's distinctive academic background and literary interests alongside her evangelical faith. The profile positions Prior as a leader and intellectual voice thoughtfully navigating the political and social tensions within evangelicalism. Samuel Loncar, Yale-trained philosopher and scholar of ...

Mary Magdalene: Philosopher and Symbol of Love

July 23, 2026

In this Explorations episode, Yale-trained philosopher and scholar of religion and science, Samuel Loncar, explores the profound philosophical and cultural significance of Mary Magdalene, her role as a symbol of love, wisdom, and transformation, and her enduring influence across history and tradition. LINKS Becoming Human Project Membership: https://www.samuelloncar.com/join-becoming-human Plato Project: https://www.samuelloncar.com/plato Kierkegaard: https://www.samuelloncar.com/courses#kier...