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GEORGE FOX TALKSThe Best Advice About AI You're Going to Get in 2025 (Tyler Staton, Andy Crouch, & Meghan Sullivan)Tune in for a public discussion on a Christian response to the AI revolution. Is it possible for a Christian to be a “doomer” while maintaining genuine faith & hope? As AI models increasingly outperform humans in many areas of work, what distinguishes people as uniquely valuable? How can Christians avoid social obsolescence while remaining thoughtful about how we use technology? All this and more from Meghan Sullivan, Andy Crouch, Tyler Staton, Isaac Choi, and Brian Doak.Meghan Sullivan is a decorated scholar and teacher at the University of Notre Dame, where she is professor of philosophy: https://ethi...
2025-11-1158 min
History N' GamesHistory N' Games Episode 44 (The Secret History of Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave - Part 1)In this new History N' Games series, host Meghan Sullivan explores the hidden history of Fire Emblem: Fortunes Weave, which includes references to Ancient Carthage, Sol Invictus, and a number of powerful Roman emperors!Support the show
2025-11-0612 min
Templeton Ideas PodcastMeghan Sullivan (The Good Life)Dr. Meghan Sullivan is an ethics professor at the University of Notre Dame. Her research examines the ways philosophy contributes to a good life and the best methods for cultivating philosophical thought. Her latest book, The Good Life Method, is based on her wildly popular introductory philosophy course called "God and the Good Life". The book invites us to question our priorities, explore the underpinnings of virtue, and ask what commitments we should make to lead a meaningful life. Meghan joins the podcast to discuss if studying philosophy can actually make you a better person. Join our...
2025-02-1334 min
The Queen of AutomationEpisode #32 How to Simplify Your Systems and Scale Your Podcast with Ryan R. SullivanIn this episode, I sat down with Ryan R. Sullivan, a podcast strategist, musician, and entrepreneur who’s making waves by helping businesses turn podcasts into powerful tools for growth. We explored the realities of podcasting, automation, and systems, breaking down why building a strategy is crucial for success. Ryan shared his journey of trial and error, offering real, honest insights into how he’s learned to connect creativity with strategy to generate results. His approach is a refreshing reminder that success isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing the right things in a repeatable way.We also...
2025-02-1137 min
No Small Endeavor with Lee C. CampUnabridged Interview: Meghan Sullivan
This is our unabridged interview with Meghan Sullivan.What does it mean to live a good life, and how do we start? On our show, we make it a habit of repeating our tagline: “Exploring what it means to live a good life.” But in this episode, we address the issue head-on, with the help of Notre Dame Professor of Philosophy Meghan Sullivan. We discuss her book “The Good Life Method,” which gives helpful insight about the kinds of questions philosophers and theologians have been asking for millennia: What does it mean to...
2024-12-2458 min
No Small Endeavor with Lee C. CampMeghan Sullivan: What It Takes to Live a Good Life
What does it mean to live a good life, and how do we start? On our show, we make it a habit of repeating our tagline: “Exploring what it means to live a good life.” But in this episode, we address the issue head-on, with the help of Notre Dame Professor of Philosophy Meghan Sullivan. We discuss her book “The Good Life Method,” which gives helpful insight about the kinds of questions philosophers and theologians have been asking for millennia: What does it mean to pursue a life worth living? What sort of end ought we keep in...
2024-12-1954 minHistory N' GamesHistory N' Games Episode 43 (Hades II: The Terrifying Tale of Medea Part 2)In part 2 of this episode on Medea, host Meghan Sullivan explains the possible origins of Medea's terrifying tale, and how these origins tie into real history.To see the video version of this episode, be sure to follow Meghan's Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@historyngamesQuestions? Comments? Suggestions? Email Meghan at megnhistory@gmail.comSupport the show
2024-11-0315 minHistory N' GamesHistory N' Games Episode 42 (Hades II: The Terrifying Tale of Medea Part 1)In the spookiest episode of History N' Games yet, host Meghan Sullivan recounts the terrifying tale of Medea, the scariest woman in all of Greek mythology. To see the video version of this episode, be sure to follow Meghan's Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@historyngamesQuestions? Comments? Suggestions? Email Meghan at megnhistory@gmail.comSupport the show
2024-10-3129 minHistory N' GamesHistory N' Games Episode 41 (Assassin's Creed: Shadows)In this episode, host Meghan Sullivan talks about the fascinating real-life history of the man called Yasuke. Was he a samurai or not? Let's discuss! Support the show
2024-08-0313 min
Reimagining the Good Life with Amy Julia BeckerExploring the Good Life with Meghan Sullivan, Ph.D.What does it mean to live a good life? How do we find meaning and happiness in our everyday lives? In this episode, Amy Julia Becker sits down with Meghan Sullivan, co-author of The Good Life Method and philosophy professor at Notre Dame, to explore:The narrow American understanding of the good lifeHow to help students (and all of us) explore the big questions about life, purpose, and meaningHow individuals with intellectual disabilities contribute to our understanding of humanityThe relationship between love, attention, and the good lifeExpanding our conceptions of work and vocation _SUBSCRIBE t...
2024-06-1146 minHistory N' GamesHistory N' Games Episode 40 (Hades II: Who the Heck is Hecate?)In this episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan reveals the true origins of the mysterious goddess Hecate, and explains how she is both one of the most powerful and misunderstood gods in the Greek pantheon.Support the show
2024-05-1515 min
For Good: Stories from Notre DameHow philosophy shapes the world with Meghan Sullivan (Ep. 9)Whether it’s wrestling with questions about the meaning of life or tackling contemporary issues with no easy solutions, philosophy has played a crucial role in the development of our society from Ancient Greece to the twenty-first century.In the ninth episode of For Good, Meghan Sullivan, the Wilsey Family Collegiate Professor of Philosophy and the Director of the Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study and the Notre Dame Ethics Initiative, talks from Fr. Hesburgh’s historic office about how the University has a responsibility to become a global leader in philosophical and ethical studies, how Fr. Hesb...
2024-03-2041 minHistory N' GamesHistory N' Games Episode 39 (Greek Myths That Inspired Final Fantasy VII)In this episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan interviews author MJ Gallagher about the fascinating Greek myths found in Final Fantasy VII. Support the show
2024-03-1931 min
Perennial WisdomMeghan Sullivan and Paul Blaschko | The Good Life Method📩 Want daily meditations (and courses) on the art of living? Sign up for Perennial Meditations: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribeOn today’s episode, the final episode of a three-part “Best of Series” here on the podcast, I’m sharing my conversation with Meghan Sullivan and Paul Blaschko, the authors of The Good Life Method: Reasoning Through the Big Questions of Happiness, Faith, and Meaning. Meghan Sullivan is the Wilsey Family College Professor in Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame, director of the God and the Good Life Program, and director of the Notre Dame...
2024-01-111h 01History N' GamesHistory N' Games Episode 38 (12 Facts About Hercules and His 12 Labors in 12 Minutes)Happy Holidays, everyone! In this special episode of History N' Games, I (Meghan Sullivan) attempt to share 12 interesting facts about Hercules and his 12 labors in 12 minutes. Do I succeed? Noooo! I definitely go a bit overtime. BUT, it's still a fun-filled episode and I hope you enjoy it. ^___^Support the show
2023-12-2425 min
Ancient Office HoursEpisode 79 - Meghan SullivanMeghan Sullivan, creator and host of the History N' Games podcast, joins Lexie to discuss why and how she started her History N’ Games podcast, how to balance personal and professional gaming desires, her process of finding history in games, and how to prioritize games when there’s almost too much content. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week’s exciting odyssey! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram or visit our website www.theozymandiasproject.com! Originally recorded July 27, 2023.Note: DLC stands for “downloadable content” and refers to...
2023-11-291h 10
Where Does Your Journey STEM From?S1 E7 | The STEM Journey Begins: Meghan Sullivan, PhD Candidate in ChemistryMeghan is a second year Ph.D. student and National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow at Harvard University. In the group of Prof. Daniel Nocera, she studies photocatalysis and other energy-relevant reactions. (1) Meghan Sullivan | LinkedIn
2023-11-1430 min
I've Had ItI Forget I'm Famous with Meghan TrainorPumps is FINALLY not the most famous person on the podcast today because the girls are joined by global superstar, Meghan Trainor. The three discuss IBS, homeschooling and gender reveal parties. Meghan also gets vulnerable and opens up about her recent comments regarding teachers. Jen is worried about Ben Affleck and Pumps works through some role play with Dr. Jennifer Welch (who is not a licensed therapist nor does she play one on TV) that might help her draw some boundaries next time she's in an airport.
Come see I've Had It live on the Hot Sh*t Tour! More...
2023-11-1450 min
The Unspeakeasy With Meghan DaumAndrew Sullivan on Where Trans Activism and Gay Rights CollideThis week, Andrew Sullivan joins The Unspeakable to discuss the evolution of LGBTQ rights and debates. He and Meghan explore how the trans rights movement intersects (and sometimes conflicts) with the goals Sullivan advocated for gay men like himself in the 80s/90s, such as marriage equality. They also discuss his views on the physical realities of transitioning and how the language surrounding "trans kids" and "conversion therapy" are being co-opted in potentially dangerous ways Andrew and Meghan also revisit messages from the AIDS crisis that inaccurately claimed everyone was at equal risk. Despite criticism, Andrew believes...
2023-11-131h 05
In All Things PodcastGUIDING the Good Life with Meghan Sullivan (ep. 45)On this episode of the podcast, I talk with Dr. Meghan Sullivan about her book The Good Life Method. The book, which is based on a wildly popular course at the University of Notre Dame, prescribes philosophy as care for the soul, teaching us to ask stronger questions about God and what makes for a good life. Among the questions we discuss:
The disconnect between the contemporary practice of philosophy and the deep philosophical crises many are having
What philosophy can offer that happiness studies or design theory can't
How to ask stronger questions that move towards contemplation...
2023-10-1159 min
Good FaithGood Faith CLASSIC: College, God, and the Good Life (with Meghan Sullivan and David French)In this Good Faith Classic episode, Curtis and David talk with Meghan Sullivan, philosopher, teacher, and creator of the most popular class at the University of Notre Dame, "God and the Good Life." As many of us send our kids off to college (or head off to college ourselves), Meghan helps us appreciate the role of education–and of philosophy in particular–in helping students take on the big questions of life. Show Notes: –The Good Life Method by Meghan Sullivan and Paul Blaschko –God and the Good Life (Notre Dame course) –What...
2023-10-021h 05
Good FaithGood Faith CLASSIC: College, God, and the Good Life (with Meghan Sullivan and David French)In this Good Faith Classic episode, Curtis and David talk with Meghan Sullivan, philosopher, teacher, and creator of the most popular class at the University of Notre Dame, “God and the Good Life.” As many of us send our kids off to college (or head off to college ourselves), Meghan helps us appreciate the role of education–and of philosophy in particular–in helping students take on the big questions of life. Show Notes: –The Good Life Method by Meghan Sullivan and Paul Blaschko –God and the Good Life (Notre Dame course) –What is...
2023-09-301h 05History N' GamesHistory N' Games Episode 37 (Dr. Kira Jones on the Hidden History of Destiny 2, Disco Elysium)In this special episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan interviews Dr. Kira Jones on the hidden history of games like Destiny 2, Disco Elysium, Yuppie Psycho, and more. To learn more about Dr. Kira Jones, be sure to visit her website at: https://flaviansophist.comDid you enjoy this episode? If you can, please support History N' Games at https://www.patreon.com/meghanrsullivan Questions? Comments? Feel free to email them to megnhistory@gmail.comSupport the show
2023-09-2740 minHistory N' GamesHistory N' Games Episode 36 (Why Did People Worship Bronze Age Jerks? Barry Strauss Interview)In this special episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan interviews bestselling author and historian Barry Strauss about ancient heroes, real heroes, and why people worshipped Bronze Age jerks like Achilles. Support the show
2023-08-2054 minHistory N' GamesHistory N' Games Episode 35 (Is Democracy in Danger? A Stanford Professor Weighs In)In this special episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan interviews Professor Josiah Ober of Stanford University about the origins of democracy, how democracies succeed, and whether or not our current democracies are in danger.Support the show
2023-08-0556 minHistory N' GamesHistory N' Games Episode 34 (Okhlos: The Crazy Origins of Democracy - Part 1)In this special two-part episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan talks about the hilarious mob simulator Okhlos: Omega, and how it (accidentally) reflects the crazy real-life origins of Western Democracy. Then in the second episode, Meghan will talk to Professor Josiah Ober of Stanford University about whether or not democracy is currently in danger. *Note: All Greek names are pronounced as close to the 6th/5th century BCE style as possible. Apologies for any errors. Support the show
2023-07-2623 minHistory N' GamesHistory N' Games Episode 33 (Assassin's Creed: Codename Jade)In this episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan shares what is known about Assassin's Creed: Codename Jade thus far, and how it could historically tie into another very popular Assassin's Creed game. Support the show
2023-06-1507 minHistory N' GamesHistory N' Games Episode 32 (God of War: The Real Ghost of Sparta)In this episode, host Meghan Sullivan dives into the history of the REAL Ghost of Sparta...and it's not Kratos. If you like this episode, please be sure to follow History N' Games on your favorite audio platform, and be sure to check out the History N' Games Youtube channel @historyngames! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqglCWfAn7A0mwOnLyig4oQSupport the show
2023-05-1019 minHistory N' GamesHistory N' Games Episode 31 (Norse Mythology in Final Fantasy VII: M.J. Gallagher Interview)In this episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan interviews author M.J. Gallagher about his fascinating book Norse Myths That Inspired Final Fantasy VII. Support the show
2023-03-2136 minHistory N' GamesHistory N' Games Episode 30 (Hades Explained: Sarah Ils Johnston Interview)In this very special episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan interviews Professor Sarah Ils Johnston of the University of Ohio, a prominent expert on Ancient Greek religion, particularly its underworld aspects. Topics include the game series Hades, the origins of Zagreus and his sister Melinoe, the truth behind Hecate, and the extreme lengths the ancient Greeks went to in order to appease angry ghosts!Watch the Youtube version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG1OuUbrQPQ&tQuestions? Comments? Future collaborations? Contact Meghan at megnhistory@gmail.com! Support the show
2023-02-1655 min
CallingsPursuing Wisdom and the Good Life: Meghan SullivanMeghan Sullivan teaches philosophy at the University of Notre Dame, where she also directs a program on God and the Good Life. Meghan’s newest book, co-authored with Paul Blaschko, is titled The Good Life Method: Reasoning through the Big Questions of Happiness, Faith, and Meaning. In our conversation, Meghan talks about the philosopher in all of us. She describes how philosophy bridges the active and reflective life, noting how strongly students yearn to explore life’s significant questions such as the meaning of work, love, and suffering. She draws on her extensive experience teaching about the good life and...
2023-02-0955 min
Church Potluck: A Smorgasbord of Christian Curiosity"God and the Good Life" with Notre Dame Philosopher Meghan SullivanSend us a textNotre Dame philosopher Meghan Sullivan joins us for a discussion about her popular course on "God and the Good Life" and her corresponding book, The Good Life Method (Penguin, 2022). After Meghan provides an overview of her course and book, chaplain Jon Huggins and philosopher Matthew Lee (and a friend of Meghan) join the discussion. We also take time to chat a little about the movie Rudy and Touchdown Jesus!The views expressed on Church Potluck are solely those of the participants and do not represent any organization.
2023-01-3148 min
RPG UniversityRPG University - Episode 107 Persona 3 w/ Meghan SullivanJoin me, Professor RPG, as I sit down with friends, colleagues, and special guests as we reminisce and discuss Role-Playing games that left their mark on us. Expect to see all sorts, Western-style, Japanese, and even tabletop!
Stay awhile and listen, and let us TRIGGER those memories of TALES long since completed. Relive that FANTASY you hold dear, and come along with us, adventurers, on this QUEST into the past. Welcome, to the RPG University.
In this episode, I am joined by Meghan Sullivan from History N' Games to celebrate the recent release of Persona 3...
2023-01-261h 10History N' GamesHistory N' Games Episode 29 (Hades II: Who is Melinoe?)In this episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan talks about the upcoming rogue-lite game Hades II, as well as the real story behind the game's mysterious new protagonist, Melinoe. Support the show
2023-01-1617 min
Forte Catholic314: Expectations, Virtue & the Environment w/Meghan Adams & Allison SullivanAllison Sullivan & Taylor Schroll discuss how expectations can really ruin an experience. They discuss this in regards to movies, video games and people, but it also applies to how we interact with God and the Church. They also go through St. Josemaria Escriva's book "The Way" for tips on the virtues they are best and worst at. It was fun to choose themes we thought the other could work on ;)
Our guest this week is Meghan Adams. She is an environmental engineer who is passionate about the Lord's call for us to be good stewards of the...
2022-11-161h 17Forte Catholic314: Expectations, Virtue & the Environment w/Meghan Adams & Allison SullivanAllison Sullivan & Taylor Schroll discuss how expectations can really ruin an experience. They discuss this in regards to movies, video games and people, but it also applies to how we interact with God and the Church. They also go through St. Josemaria Escriva's book "The Way" for tips on the virtues they are best and worst at. It was fun to choose themes we thought the other could work on ;)
Our guest this week is Meghan Adams. She is an environmental engineer who is passionate about the Lord's call for us to be good stewards of the...
2022-11-161h 17
Conversations from Chancellor StreetLecture | The Good Life Method with Meghan SullivanNotre Dame Professor of Philosophy (and UVA alum) Meghan Sullivan speaks on her recent book The Good Life Method. Drawing on the great philosophers, Sullivan discusses what it means to live well. This lecture was co-sponsored by St. Anselm Institute and Catholic Hoos.Learn more about the Center for Christian Study at www.studycenter.net.Follow the Study Center on Instagram @studycenteruvaGive to the Study Center at www.studycenter.net/give Track: "Promise" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://slip.stream/tracks/c07dd921-f054...
2022-10-251h 06
The Veritas ForumTime, Eternity, & Finding Value in Our Lives | Meghan Sullivan & Alan LightmanDo you find yourself frustrated by life's inefficiencies? Wouldn't it be better if we could live entirely productive, completely predictable lives? Surprisingly, minor inconveniences can be more beneficial to you than you might think. Perhaps they can even bring meaning to your life and remind you of your ultimate lack of control. In this episode, we’ll investigate how time impacts what it means to be human. Can we find meaning and purpose in our short lives? And how can we begin to see time — however much of it we get — as a gift?
This Forum event was he...
2022-09-2948 min
Good FaithMeghan Sullivan on College, God and the Good LifeThis week David and Curtis are joined by Meghan Sullivan, philosopher, teacher, and creator of the most popular class at the University of Notre Dame, "God and the Good Life." As many of us send our kids off to college (or head off to college ourselves), Meghan helps us appreciate the role of education–and of philosophy in particular–in helping students take on the big questions of life. Show Notes: -The Good Life Method by Meghan Sullivan and Paul Blaschko -God and the Good Life (Notre Dame course) -What...
2022-08-271h 06History N' GamesHistory N' Games Episode 27 (Interview with Helen Carmichael)In this History N' Games interview, game developer Helen Carmichael discusses the upcoming sequel to Regency Solitaire, helpful tips on how to make a good game, and how real stories (and romance novels!) have inspired her work.Support the show
2022-08-0624 minHistory N' GamesHistory N' Games Episode 26 (Fire Emblem Warriors: 3 Hopes - Part 2)In this episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan unravels the TRUTH about Arval, discusses the historical persona they're based on, AND untangles the extremely convoluted plot surrounding them in Fire Emblem: Three Hopes. (Warning: spoilers for Fire Emblem Three Houses and Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes ahead!)#Arval #Epimenides #Larva #FireEmblemSupport the show
2022-07-1915 minHistory N' GamesHistory N' Games Episode 25 (Regency Solitaire)In this episode of History N' Games, Meghan talks about her experience with the popular video game Regency Solitaire, and explains the unusual story behind Solitaire itself. Support the show
2022-05-2507 min
The Veritas ForumWhy should you care about philosophy? | Meghan SullivanPART OF A SPECIAL 6-WEEK SERIES | What academic study can help you live a better life today? Medicine, Business, Anthropology, Social Science… Our guest this week, Dr. Meghan Sullivan, argues that philosophy should be on that list. Meghan is a philosophy professor at Notre Dame — she teaches the popular course, God and the Good Life, the freshman intro philosophy course — and she discusses with us four philosophical skills that can help you live a better, happier, even Good, Life.
You can order Meghan and her co-author Paul’s new book, The Good Life Method, here: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Life-Method-Reasoning-Questions/dp/19848...
2022-05-1229 min
Beyond the ForumWhy should you care about philosophy? w/ Meghan SullivanWhat academic study can help you live a better life today? Medicine, Business, Anthropology, Social Science… Our guest this week, Dr. Meghan Sullivan, argues that philosophy should be on that list. Meghan is a philosophy professor at Notre Dame — she teaches the popular course, God and the Good Life, the freshman intro philosophy course — and she discusses with us four philosophical skills that can help you live a better, happier, even Good, Life.
You can order Meghan and her co-author Paul’s new book, The Good Life Method, here.
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2022-05-1229 minThe Veritas ForumBeyond the Forum | Why should you care about philosophy? | Meghan SullivanPART OF A SPECIAL 6-WEEK SERIES | What academic study can help you live a better life today? Medicine, Business, Anthropology, Social Science… Our guest this week, Dr. Meghan Sullivan, argues that philosophy should be on that list. Meghan is a philosophy professor at Notre Dame — she teaches the popular course, God and the Good Life, the freshman intro philosophy course — and she discusses with us four philosophical skills that can help you live a better, happier, even Good, Life.
You can order Meghan and her co-author Paul’s new book, The Good Life Method, here.
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2022-05-1229 min
Mahon McCann#52 - Meghan Sullivan & Paul Blaschko - How Do We Live The Good Life?Meghan Sullivan & Paul Blaschko are Philosophy Professors at the University of Notre Dame and authors of 'The Good Life Method'.Get the book here (highly recommend it): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Good-Life-Method-Reasoning-Questions/dp/1984880306/We all want to live the Good life but face no shortage of obstacles as human beings? This podcast looks at actionable insights, practical knowledge, and strategy that can get us closer to living our good life. You can expect to learn about the role of ethics in the good life, how to tell morally 'thick' stories, why being...
2022-05-091h 05History N' GamesHistory N' Games Episode 24 (Fire Emblem Warriors: 3 Hopes - Part 1)In this episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan explains the meaning behind the names Arval and Larva, and how these names could point to a new-and potentially dangerous-new character in the Fire Emblem universe. Note: This is the audio version of the episode, which you can watch on Youtube here: The Hidden History of Fire Emblem Warriors: 3 HopesSupport the show
2022-04-2610 min
Chasing LeviathanHow Time Biases Affect Our Lives with Dr. Meghan SullivanIn this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Meghan Sullivan discuss her philosophical work on time biases and how they impact our decision-making. Dr. Sullivan points out concrete ways to address these biases, encouraging us all to reflect on how to lead a richer life.For a deep dive into Dr. Meghan Sullivan's work, check out her books: The Good Life Method: Reasoning Through the Big Questions of Happiness, Faith, and Meaning 👉 https://amzn.to/36l3vgOTime Biases: A Theory of Rational Planning and Personal Persistence 👉 https://amzn.to/3EigxbfCheck...
2022-04-1957 min
ElucidationsEpisode 140: Meghan Sullivan and Paul Blaschko discuss the good lifeIntro philosophy classes often get stuck in a rut. Some philosophy classes go through a list of old dead people and try to understand excerpts from some of their most influential writings, over the course of a semester. Could be something like: Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Hume, Kant, Mill, and Nietzsche. Other types of intro classes go through a list of topics that contemporary philosophers feel are canonical and have students read papers on those topics. Could be something like: the problem of evil, the mind-body problem, arguments for the existence (or non-existence) of God, the is/ought distinction, and...
2022-04-1043 min
Philosophy as a Way of Life26. Meghan Sullivan and Paul Blaschko on The Good Life MethodRob and Massimo have a chat with Meghan Sullivan and Paul Blaschko, authors of The Good Life Method: Reasoning through the big questions of happiness, faith, and meaning. We even get to talk about philosophers on Tik Tok...
2022-04-0858 min
Mahon McCann#52 - Meghan Sullivan & Paul Blaschko - How Do We Live The Good Life?Meghan Sullivan & Paul Blaschko are Philosophy Professors at the University of Notre Dame and authors of 'The Good Life Method'.Get the book here (highly recommend it): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Good-Life-Method-Reasoning-Questions/dp/1984880306/We all want to live the Good life but face no shortage of obstacles as human beings? This podcast looks at actionable insights, practical knowledge, and strategy that can get us closer to living our good life. You can expect to learn about the role of ethics in the good life, how to tell morally 'thick' stories, why being anonymous on the internet brings out the...
2022-03-101h 05Perennial WisdomMeghan Sullivan and Paul Blaschko | The Good Life Method: Reasoning Through the Big Questions of Happiness, Faith, and MeaningIn this episode, my guests are Meghan Sullivan and Paul Blaschko the authors of the new book The Good Life Method: Reasoning Through the Big Questions of Happiness, Faith, and Meaning. Meghan Sullivan is the Wilsey Family College Professor in Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame, director of the God and the Good Life Program, and director of the Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study. Paul Blaschko is an assistant teaching professor in philosophy at the University of Notre Dame. He heads up curriculum design and digital pedagogy for the God and the Good Life Program and h...
2022-01-111h 01
The Walled GardenMeghan Sullivan and Paul Blaschko | The Good Life MethodAbout our guests: Meghan Sullivan is the Wilsey Family College Chair in Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame, director of the God and the Good Life Program, and director of the Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study. She has published works in many leading philosophy journals. Her first book, Time Biases, was published by Oxford University Press. Her work has been supported by grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and the John Templeton Foundation. Sullivan has degrees from the University of Virginia, Oxford University, and Rutgers University, where she earned a PhD...
2022-01-081h 09
Modern Wisdom#419 - Meghan Sullivan & Paul Blaschko - A Philosopher's Guide To The Good LifeMeghan Sullivan & Paul Blaschko are Philosophy Professors at the University of Notre Dame and authors.How to lead a good life is one of the biggest quandaries that humans struggle with. How to think about status and money and love and death are huge challenges. Today we get to find out some of philosophy's answers to life's most fundamental questions.Expect to learn the role of truth in leading a good life, what history has to teach us about responsibility and agency, why Socrates was the world's first troll, how generosity is linked to fulfilment...
2022-01-081h 09
Real Fiction RadioThe Good Life Method - Meghan Sullivan and Paul BlaschkoNotre Dame University Philosophy professors Meghan Sullivan and Paul Blaschko discuss THE GOOD LIFE METHOD - a book based on their wildly popular class "God and the Good Life". Ancient wisdom for the modern world. An action based framework for living a meaningful life.
2022-01-0550 min
Get Hooked On Into A Binge-Worthy Full Audiobook Right Now.The Good Life Method: Reasoning Through the Big Questions of Happiness, Faith, and Meaning by Paul Blaschko, Meghan SullivanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/517818to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Good Life Method: Reasoning Through the Big Questions of Happiness, Faith, and Meaning
Author: Paul Blaschko, Meghan Sullivan
Narrator: Sean Patrick Hopkins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 7 minutes
Release date: January 4, 2022
Genres: Lessons in Philosophy
Publisher's Summary:
Two Philosophers Ask and Answer the Big Questions About the Search for Faith and Happiness For seekers of all stripes, philosophy is timeless self-care. Notre Dame philosophy professors Meghan Sullivan and Paul Blaschko have reinvigorated this tradition in their wildly popular and influential undergraduate course “God and the Good Life,” in whic...
2022-01-049h 07
What Got You There with Sean DeLaney#279 Meghan Sullivan - Creating a Good Life with PhilosophyMeghan Sullivan is the Wilsey Family College Chair in Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame, director of the God and the Good Life Program, and director of the Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study. She has published works in many leading philosophy journals. Her first book, Time Biases, was published by Oxford University Press. Her most recent book -- The Good Life Method (with Paul Blaschko) -- is out with Penguin on January 4, 2021. Her work has been supported by grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and the John Templeton Foundation. Sullivan...
2022-01-021h 13
The Do Gooders Podcast102: Finding the good life through philosophy with Dr. Meghan SullivanCould you guess the most popular undergraduate course at the University of Notre Dame? If you guessed a philosophy class, titled "God and the Good Life," you are correct. But it's not the Philosophy 101 you may have taken in college. It's "built on the idea that philosophy is care for our souls." That our day-to-day stressors and everyday questions about what's good and what makes a good life are in fact philosophical questions. And now you can sit down for class too, but in a fun and approachable way through a...
2021-12-2743 minHistory N' GamesHistory N' Games Episode 23 Book Review - Thebes: The Forgotten City of Ancient GreeceIn this episode host Meghan Sullivan reviews Thebes: The Forgotten City of Ancient Greece by Paul Cartledge. Is it worth your time? Find out here! Support the show
2021-10-3008 minHistory N' GamesHistory N' Games Episode 22 (Animal Crossing: The Spooky Origins of Coco & Lloyd)Are Coco and Lloyd lovely neighbors or total nightmare fuel? In this History N' Games episode, I explain the cool and spooky origins of these two Animal Crossing characters!Questions? Comments? Collaborations? Email me at megnhistory@gmail.com. Thank you so much! ^___^Support the show
2021-10-2008 minHistory N' GamesHistory N' Games Episode 21 (Ancient Latin in Final Fantasy, Assassin's Creed: Origins)In this episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan brings back Luke Ranieri to talk about Ancient Latin pronunciation in games like Final Fantasy and Assassin's Creed: Origins, and how almost none of it makes any sense. XD (You can also watch the video version of this interview on my Youtube channel at Meg Sullivan, and if you would like you can support me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/meghanrsullivan. Thank you!
2021-10-0342 minHistory N' GamesHistory N' Games Episode 20 (Interview with Luke Ranieri)Hello, History N' Games lovers! If you love ancient history, languages, and video games, then you'll love this interview with Luke Ranieri! Support the show
2021-08-211h 05History N' GamesHistory N' Games Episode 19 (Hades)In this episode, host Meghan Sullivan talks all about the Furies, and takes listeners on a rollercoaster journey full of vengeful ghosts, avenging goddesses, remorseless trouble makers and defenders of justice. *Quick Note: In one section it's mentioned that in The Aeneid Megaera turns into a bird and terrorizes the Trojans (Book 12). Although Megaera is mentioned in the preceding paragraph, it's actually not clear WHICH Fury turns into a bird.Support the show
2021-07-1224 minHistory N' GamesHistory N' Games Episode 18 (Interview with Adrienne Mayor)In this episode of History N' Games host Meghan Sullivan interviews author, historian, and Stanford University research scholar Adrienne Mayor! Together they talk about the ancient origins of heroes, Amazons, biological warfare, and robots. Support History N' Games here: https://www.patreon.com/meghanrsullivanFollow History N' Games here:Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/HistoryNGamesSupport the show
2021-06-0543 minHistory N' GamesHistory N' Games Episode 17 Book Review: The Battle of SalamisIn this episode host Meghan Sullivan reviews The Battle of Salamis: The Naval Encounter That Saved Greece --and Western Civilization by Barry Strauss. Support the show
2021-05-1609 min
Today's Best42. Army Life & Bad Ass Women feat. Grace SullivanWelcome to Today's Best! Title says it all. I give my most honorable salute this week to my dear friend and Second Lieutenant of our Armed Forces Grace Sullivan as she shares about her life serving our country as an Army Nurse.
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2021-03-081h 09History N' GamesHistory N' Games Episode 16 (Immortals: Fenyx Rising - Part 2)In this episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan continues her discussion on the real-life origins of Prometheus, explaining how the Greek Titan is tied to Ancient Egypt, Ancient Sumer, the Caucasus, and even Ancient China!Support History N' Games on Patreon at: patreon.com/meghanrsullivanFollow History N' Games on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/HistoryNGamesFollow Meghan on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/Meghan_IGNFollow Meghan on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/celtic_queen_megSupport the show
2021-02-0912 minHistory N' GamesHistory N' Games Episode 15 (Immortals: Fenyx Rising - Part 1)In this episode, host Meghan Sullivan explores the legend of Prometheus, and randomly includes an obscure wrestling reference in her story.Support the show
2021-01-1309 min
The Dishcast with Andrew SullivanMeghan Daum On The Culture Wars, The Pandemic, And Facing DeathMeghan is the author of many books — the latest being The Problem with Everything: My Journey Through the New Culture Wars — and she’s the host of her own podcast, Unspeakable. I hadn’t met Meghan until this week, but it was a pleasure. We talked about our generation; what it feels like, if anything, to be a man or woman; the truthful hyperboles of wokeness and Trump, the poison of Twitter, the lessons of facing death early, and the benefits of solitude. It was a blast. To listen to two excerpts from my conversation with Meghan — on the dif...
2020-12-1800 minHistory N' GamesHistory N' Games Episode 14 (Yakuza - Part 1)In this episode, host Meghan Sullivan explores the misty beginnings of Japan's notorious crime syndicate, which may go as far back as 900 years ago. Support the show
2020-12-0517 min
The Veritas ForumIs Belief In God Irrational? | Meghan SullivanMeghan Sullivan is Professor of Philosophy and the Rev. John A O’Brien Collegiate Chair at the University of Notre Dame. In this lecture she discusses the rationality of the Christian faith from the stage at Montana Tech.
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2020-11-261h 23The Veritas ForumIs Belief In God Irrational? | Meghan SullivanMeghan Sullivan is Professor of Philosophy and the Rev. John A O’Brien Collegiate Chair at the University of Notre Dame. In this lecture she discusses the rationality of the Christian faith from the stage at Montana Tech.
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2020-11-261h 23History N' GamesHistory N' Games Episode 13 (Ghost of Tsushima)In this episode of History N' Games, Meghan explores the life of Hojo Tokimune, the real-life equivalent of Sakai Jin from Ghost of Tsushima. She also dives into Japan's unconventional tactics during the Mongol invasions, which include some surprisings things that definitely did NOT make it into the acclaimed action RPG! Support the show
2020-10-1737 minHistory N' GamesHistory N' Games Episode 12 (Interview with Max Miller)In another special guest episode of History N' Games, Meghan interviews the host and creator of the popular Youtube series Tasting History, Max Miller. Together they discuss ye olde recipes from ages past, video games, Pokémon, and different types of delicious gin! Check out Tasting History here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsaGKqPZnGp_7N80hcHySGQAlso, if you enjoy this podcast, please support History N' Games on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/meghanrsullivanSupport the show
2020-09-0238 minHistory N' GamesHistory N' Games Episode 11 (Interview with Xavier Woods)In another special episode of History N' Games, Meghan interviews WWE Superstar & host of UpUpDownDown Xavier Woods about Greek mythology, who should be in a Greek-themed Smash Bros. game, & the real meaning of the name Herakles/Hercules! Support the show
2020-08-1120 minHistory N' GamesHistory N' Games Episode 10 (Interview with Dr. Jackson Crawford)In this special episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan interviews Old Norse specialist Dr. Jackson Crawford. They talk about Norse and Viking culture, why Hollywood is sitting on the coolest Norse story of them all, and how Star Wars makes for an EXCELLENT Icelandic saga!Support the show
2020-07-1036 minHistory N' GamesHistory N' Games Episode 9 (Fire Emblem: 3 Houses - Part 4)In this episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan explains how Fire Emblem: 3 Houses is closely connected to William Shakespeare's King Lear, as well as the stories behind the play.Support the show
2020-05-2620 min
With a Side of KnowledgeWhat Makes Me Happy: Philosopher Meghan Sullivan on LEGOWe typically invite scholars, makers, and professionals out to brunch for an informal conversation about their work, and then we turn those brunches into a podcast.But for these bonus mini-episodes, we change things up a bit, asking Notre Dame researchers to talk about something that both makes them happy and has no direct connection to their academic pursuits.In other words, if you thought a podcast recorded over brunch couldn’t get even more casual, you’d be wrong.Here, Meghan Sullivan, professor of philosophy and director of the Notre Dame Institute for...
2020-05-2213 minHistory N' GamesHistory N' Games Episode 8 (Fire Emblem: 3 Houses - Part 3)In this episode, Meghan wraps up her discussion on the hidden stories of Fire Emblem: 3 Houses. Support the show
2020-01-0812 minHistory N' GamesHistory N' Games Episode 7 (Fire Emblem: 3 Houses - Part 2)In this episode, Meghan continues her discussion on the hidden stories of Fire Emblem: 3 Houses. Support the show
2019-12-2013 minHistory N' GamesHistory N' Games Episode 6 (Fire Emblem: 3 Houses - Part 1)In this Fire Emblem mini series, Meghan Sullivan walks listeners through the hidden story of Fire Emblem: 3 Houses, which includes references to Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Nabatea, and even the Ancient Far East.Support the show
2019-12-1220 min
The Veritas Forum525,600 Minutes: Time, Eternity and Finding Value in Our Lives | Alan Lightman & Meghan SullivanDr. Alan Lightman, MIT, and Dr. Meghan Sullivan, Notre Dame, discuss how the modern world is impacting the way we view and utilize time and what that means for humanity.
Dr. Meghan Sullivan's current book is titled 'Time Biases: A Theory of Rational Planning and Personal Persistence' with a forthcoming book titled 'God and the Good Life' (with Paul Blaschko).
Dr. Alan Lightman's new book is called 'Three Flames.'
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2019-10-2444 minThe Veritas Forum525,600 Minutes: Time, Eternity and Finding Value in Our Lives | Alan Lightman & Meghan SullivanDr. Alan Lightman, MIT, and Dr. Meghan Sullivan, Notre Dame, discuss how the modern world is impacting the way we view and utilize time and what that means for humanity.
Dr. Meghan Sullivan's book on time is titled "Time Biases: A Theory of Rational Planning and Personal Persistence," (available to order here) and her most recent book is titled "God and the Good Life" (available to order here).
Dr. Alan Lightman's book discussed in this episode is called "On Praise of Wasting Time" (available to order here).
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2019-10-2444 minHistory N' GamesHistory N' Games Episode 5 (The Oregon Trail)In this episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan recalls playing the classic video game The Oregon Trail while teaching listeners about what it took to survive the real thing. Highlights include:--Airships--Insanity--Songs about "Buffalo Chips"Song Credit for Audio/Youtube Podcast:Country Cue 1 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...)Artist: http://audionautix.com/Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/oS1QplP13rYRUNNING WATERS by Jason...
2019-07-2730 min
Everything ReviewedPETE & ARIANA feat. Meghan SullivanToday, we welcome comedian MEGHAN SULLIVAN to review PETE DAVIDSON & ARIANA GRANDE and how they dated and got engaged once. Now get in there and get it going! And go see Meghan in Seattle & NYC this summer!!! Follow @SisterMeghan on Instagram for dates. LETS GO.
2019-06-2034 minHistory N' GamesHistory N' Games Episode 4 (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild)In this episode, host Meghan Sullivan explains how The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is closely tied to ancient Japanese history.Support the show
2019-06-1829 minHistory N' GamesHistory N' Games Episode 3 (Assassin's Creed Odyssey - Part 3)In this episode, Meghan discusses Ancient Greek weapons, and whether or not the relatives of Leonidas could have really wielded the legendary king's spear during the Peloponnesian War, just like in Assassin's Creed: Odyssey. (The answer may surprise you!)Support the show
2019-05-1821 minHistory N' GamesHistory N' Games Episode 2 (Assassin's Creed Odyssey - Part 2)In episode 2 of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan tackles the question of whether or not Alexios and Kassandra from Assassin's Creed: Odyssey could have really been Spartan mercenaries.Support the show
2019-04-2445 min
History N' GamesHistory N' Games Episode 1 (Assassin's Creed Odyssey - Part 1)A history podcast where host Meghan Sullivan plays video games and talks about the real stories behind the game. In this pilot episode, Meghan discusses how the protagonists of Assassin's Creed: Odyssey really could have been related to the legendary Spartan King Leonidas and his (literally)crazy family.Support the show
2019-03-1344 min
The Lumen Christi InstituteMeghan Sullivan - Faith And ReasonA lecture by Meghan Sullivan (University of Notre Dame) given as part of the day-long conference for high-school students "Science, Creation & the Catholic Imagination," held on February 23, 2019 at the University of Chicago. To watch the other lectures visit http://lumenchristi.org/event/2019/02/science-creation-catholic-imagination
2019-03-0859 minThe Veritas ForumIs Belief in God irrational? | Meghan SullivanAt a Veritas Forum from Middlebury College, Notre Dame philosopher Meghan Sullivan explores the questions that defined her journey to the Christian faith.
2018-11-0354 minThe Veritas ForumIs Belief in God irrational? | Meghan SullivanAt a Veritas Forum from Middlebury College, Notre Dame philosopher Meghan Sullivan explores the questions that defined her journey to the Christian faith.
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2018-11-0354 min
Tights and FightsEp. 105: The 2018 NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn 4 and SummerSlam Special w/ Meghan SullivanThis week, Hal, Danielle and Mike are joined by Meghan Sullivan, formerly from IGN! They'll breakdown the news from NXT: TakeOver Brooklyn 4 and SummerSlam. Ep. 105: The 2018 NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn 4 and SummerSlam Special w/ Meghan Sullivan This week, the team is joined by Meghan Sullivan! She’s a 12-year alumna of IGN, the internet’s biggest video-game website. Most of her coworkers there weren’t big wrestling fans, but she joins Hal, Danielle and Mike to let her mark flag fly. NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn 4 For the third consecutive time, Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny...
2018-08-2448 minThe Veritas ForumWhy Alvin Plantinga Still Matters with Meghan SullivanIn January, The Veritas Forum convened 170 student writers to learn from leading Christian scholars and to write essays for their campus publications, and we devoted one writing track to the legacy of philosopher Alvin Plantinga. Widely credited with making belief in God credible in academic philosophy, Plantinga continues to influence the next generation of Christian thinkers—from philosophers to plumbers. In this podcast episode, we discuss the influence of Plantinga's life and thought with Notre Dame’s Meghan Sullivan.
2018-06-2935 minThe Veritas ForumWhy Alvin Plantinga Still Matters with Meghan SullivanIn January, The Veritas Forum convened 170 student writers to learn from leading Christian scholars and to write essays for their campus publications, and we devoted one writing track to the legacy of philosopher Alvin Plantinga. Widely credited with making belief in God credible in academic philosophy, Plantinga continues to influence the next generation of Christian thinkers—from philosophers to plumbers. In this podcast episode, we discuss the influence of Plantinga's life and thought with Notre Dame’s Meghan Sullivan.
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2018-06-2935 minThe Veritas ForumIs Belief in God irrational? | Meghan SullivanNotre Dame philosophy professor, Meghan Sullivan, shares the journey by which – to her own surprise – she became convinced by the truth-claims of the Christian faith, and explores the top three questions she has wrestled with in terms of the rationality of holding to a “thick” and complex belief-system.
2017-06-1154 minThe Veritas ForumIs Belief in God irrational? | Meghan SullivanNotre Dame philosophy professor, Meghan Sullivan, shares the journey by which—to her own surprise—she became convinced by the truth-claims of the Christian faith, and explores the top three questions she has wrestled with in terms of the rationality of holding to a “thick” and complex belief-system.
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2017-06-1154 min