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The Patriot Philosopher

The Patriot Philosopher

Written by: Dr. Michael Robillard
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An American veteran and philosopher makes sense of philosophy, religion, war, politics, and the world.© 2023 The Patriot Philosopher Philosophy Social Sciences
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  • Episode 17: Belloc, Senior, and Catholic Education (and interview with writer, novelist, and lawyer Scott J. Bloch)
    Nov 9 2022

    In this episode I chat with writer, novelist, and lawyer, Scott J. Bloch about his
    conversion to the Catholic faith, the pedagogical influence of John Senior and the Integrated Humanities program at the University of Kansas chronicled in his most recent novel, 'Mount Wonder,' the  intellectual legacy of Hilaire Belloc, and the future of Catholic higher education.

    Scott's bio and writings can be found in the links below:

    https://scottbloch.com/

    https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mount-wonder-scott-j-bloch/1141676690

    https://www.christianbook.com/essential-belloc-prophet-our-times-ebook/scott-bloch/9781935302957/pd/84954EB


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    49 mins
  • Episode 16: The Recovery of Family Life (with Dr. Scott Yenor)
    Oct 1 2022

    In this episode, I interview Dr. Scott Yenor, Professor of Political Science at Boise State University, about his works and writings on the recovery of  family life, the dangers of creeping feminism to traditional family values, the rise of wokeism and cancel culture in academia, and the future of the family in relation to rapid technological advancement.

    Links to Scott's website and book can be located below:

    https://www.boisestate.edu/sps-politicalscience/faculty/scott-yenor/

    https://www.amazon.com/Recovery-Family-Life-Exposing-Ideologies/dp/B08LZVKBNX/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1R9P9AGLCS537&keywords=recovery+of+the+family+yenor&qid=1664589381&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjE3IiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=recovery+of+the+family+yenor%2Caps%2C80&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc





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    37 mins
  • Episode 15: On The Value of Fighting (w/ Ryan White of South Shore Sport Fighting)
    Aug 31 2022

    In this episode, I chat with my friend, coach, and teammate, Ryan White, of South Shore Sport Fighting about the values and virtues of fighting and mixed martial arts. We talk about the main reasons that got Ryan into fighting and fight training, what values and virtues mixed martial arts cultivates, the evolution and future of MMA, and the connection between MMA and larger culture.

    You can find out more about Ryan's work and training services below:

    https://www.southshoresportfighting.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/ryanthegreatwhite85/

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    41 mins
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