In this enlightening episode, Patrick Deneen joins John Vervaeke to discuss the innovative approach to teaching philosophy at Chesterton Academy. Deneen delves into the integration of Vervaeke's influential work, particularly "Awakening from the Meaning Crisis," to make philosophical concepts relatable and impactful for students. A significant part of their conversation revolves around students' evolving engagement with philosophy, notably their initial skepticism and eventual appreciation of Socratic and classical teachings. The episode also explores the integration of the school's Catholic ethos with its academic pursuits, underscoring the importance of fostering moral and intellectual virtues. Throughout the discussion, both Deneen and Vervaeke share personal reflections, shedding light on the profound impact of philosophy and wisdom in shaping human experiences and education. Resources and References Patrick Deneen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-deneen-780174130/ Chesterton Academy of the Sacred Heart: https://www.chestertonacademyofthesacredheart.org/ John Vervaeke Website: https://johnvervaeke.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/johnvervaeke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VervaekeJohn/ X: https://twitter.com/vervaeke_john YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johnvervaeke The Vervaeke Foundation: https://vervaekefoundation.org/ Awakening from the Meaning Crisis Series :https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLND1JCRq8Vuh3f0P5qjrSdb5eC1ZfZwWJ After Socrates Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLND1JCRq8Vuj6q5NP_fXjBzUT1p_qYSCC On Bullshit - Harry G. Frankfurt: https://www.amazon.com/Bullshit-Harry-G-Frankfurt/dp/0691122946 The World As God's Icon: Creator and Creation in the Platonic Thought of Thomas Aquinas - Sebastian Morello: https://www.amazon.com/World-As-Gods-Icon-Creation/dp/1621386384/ref=sr_1_1?crid=189BWSK1P32FF&keywords=Sebastian+Morello+The+World+is+the+Icon+of+God&qid=1700606922&sprefix=sebastian+morello+the+world+is+the+icon+of+god%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-1 Summa Contra Gentiles: Book One,God - Thomas Aquinas: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Thomas-Aquinas/dp/026801678X What Is Ancient Philosophy? - Pierre Hadot, Michael Chase: https://www.amazon.com/What-Ancient-Philosophy-Pierre-Hadot/dp/0674013735 The Courage to Be - Paul Tillich: https://www.amazon.com/Courage-Be-Third-Terry-Lectures/dp/030018879X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2UO7JQYQOFQHG&keywords=tillich&qid=1691351905&s=books&sprefix=tillich%2Cstripbooks%2C356&sr=1-3 Beowulf: A New Verse Translation - Seamus Heaney: https://www.amazon.com/Beowulf-Verse-Translation-Seamus-Heaney/dp/0374111197 The Divine Comedy (The Inferno, The Purgatorio, and The Paradiso) - Dante Alighieri: https://www.amazon.com/Divine-Comedy-Inferno-Purgatorio-Paradiso/dp/0451208633 Faust: Parts I & II - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe: https://www.amazon.com/Faust-Johann-Wolfgang-von-Goethe/dp/1507547269/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1V6J23XT9VU2A&keywords=Gertz%27s+Faust&qid=1700607818&s=books&sprefix=gertz%27s+faust%2Cstripbooks%2C96&sr=1-1 Great Expectations - Charles Dickens: https://www.amazon.com/Expectations-Wordsworth-Classics-Charles-Dickens/dp/1853260045/ref=sr_1_1?crid=EWA07VYKWM4R&keywords=great+expectations+book&qid=1700607869&s=books&sprefix=great+expect%2Cstripbooks%2C125&sr=1-1 Phaedo by Plato: https://classics.mit.edu/Plato/phaedo.html Apology by Plato: https://classics.mit.edu/Plato/apology.html Crito by Plato: https://classics.mit.edu/Plato/crito.html Aquinas 101: https://aquinas101.thomisticinstitute.org/ Timecodes: