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Karen Swallow Prior | On Reading Well: Finding the Good Life through Great Books

Karen Swallow Prior | On Reading Well: Finding the Good Life through Great Books

FromIn Search of Wisdom


Karen Swallow Prior | On Reading Well: Finding the Good Life through Great Books

FromIn Search of Wisdom

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Length:
45 minutes
Released:
Dec 15, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode, I speak to Dr. Karen Swallow Prior the author of On Reading Well: Finding the Good Life through Great Books. Karen is a Research Professor of English and Christianity and Culture at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Her writing has appeared at Christianity Today, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, First Things, Vox, Relevant, Think Christian, The Gospel Coalition, Religion News Service, Books and Culture, and other places.
In the conversation, Karen and I discuss:
The connection between reading and virtue
What it means to be prudent
The perils of perfectionism
Language and love
How to see love as a virtue and much more


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Homepage: karenswallowprior.com/
Twitter: twitter.com/KSPrior


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Released:
Dec 15, 2021
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Podcast episode

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In Search of Wisdom is a podcast for seekers and curious minds interested in timeless principles and practices for everyday life. Join the search with J.W. Bertolotti from the Perennial Leader Project as he engages in meaningful conversations with leading thinkers in philosophy, theology, and everything in between. Learn more at PerennialLeader.com.