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The Signature of Man PodcastArt and Morality: An Interview with Dr. Noel CarrollWelcome back to the Signature of Man, a podcast dedicated to pursuing truth in the philosophy of art and beauty.
This is Episode 12 of the Signature of Man podcast and I’m your host Miguel Benitez Jr. In this episode I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Noel Carroll.
Noël Carroll is a distinguished Professor of Philosophy at the CUNY (City University of New York) Graduate Center. He is known as one of the most important contemporary figures in Philosophy of Art. Dr. Carroll has a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Ill...2021-05-2935 minThe Signature of Man PodcastThe Metaphysics and Morality of Music: An Interview with Jacob BealWelcome back to the Signature of Man, a podcast dedicated to pursuing truth in the philosophy of art and beauty.
This is Episode 11 of the Signature of Man podcast and I’m your host Miguel Benitez Jr. In this episode I had the opportunity to interview Jacob Beal.
Jacob Beal received his MM in composition from Eastern Washington university and his BA in Ethnomusicology from Moody Bible Institute. His music has been performed by multiple groups in the Pacific Northwest area and he has had one of his pieces premiered in Limerick, Ireland for the ch...2021-03-2645 minThe Signature of Man PodcastAbstraction and Religion in Art: An Interview with Jessica MechamWelcome back to the Signature of Man, a podcast dedicated to pursuing truth in the philosophy of art and beauty.
This is Episode 10 of the Signature of Man podcast and I’m your host Miguel Benitez Jr. In this episode I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Jessica Mecham.
Dr. Mecham is an adjunct professor at BYU-Idaho teaching classes for the music, art, and humanities departments. She recently finished her PhD in Humanities from Faulkner University in Montgomery, Alabama, by defending her dissertation entitled: “The Eternal World Made Flesh: Spiritual and Religious Implications in Abstract Art...2021-02-0851 minThe Signature of Man PodcastJ.R.R. Tolkien's Use of Myth, Parable, and Allegory: An Interview with Michael JahoskyWelcome back to the Signature of Man, a podcast dedicated to pursuing truth in the philosophy of art and beauty.
This is Episode 9 of the Signature of Man podcast and I’m your host Miguel Benitez Jr. In this episode I had the opportunity to interview Michael Jahosky. Due to my posting this interview on multiple platforms, I introduced Michael at the beginning of our discussion, so I won’t do that here.
In this episode Michael and I discuss the idea of myth, parable, and allegory in the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien. We th...2021-01-2458 minThe Signature of Man PodcastArt, Truth, and Christian Conversion: An Interview with Rachel ShockeyThis is Episode 8 of the Signature of Man podcast and I’m your host Miguel Benitez Jr. In this episode I had the opportunity to interview Rachel Shockey.
Rachel is a visual artist specializing in oil and watercolor painting. She is also a graphic and commercial designer, an illustrator, a copywriter, and a Christian apologist.
Rachel earned an M.A. in Christian Apologetics with highest honors from the Talbot School of Theology at Biola University (La Mirada, CA) in 2019. Her master’s thesis, The Intersection of Christian Apologetics and the...2020-08-2442 minThe Signature of Man PodcastDefining Art and Resisting Aesthetic Skepticism: An Interview with Dr. Surrendra GangadeanWelcome back to the Signature of Man, a podcast dedicated to pursuing truth in the philosophy of art and beauty.
This is Episode 7 of the Signature of Man podcast and I’m your host Miguel Benitez Jr. In this episode I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Surrendra Gangadean.
Dr. Gangadean has been a philosophy teacher and professor for over 50 years. He earned his B.A.s in Literature and Philosophy from Arizona State University, an M.A. in Literature from Arizona State University, an M.A. in Philosophy fr...2020-08-1631 minThe Signature of Man PodcastBeauty: What it is and Why it Matters an Interview with John-Mark MiravalleIn this episode I interview Dr. John-Mark Miravalle about his book Beauty: What It Is and Why It Matters. John-Mark Miravalle received his pontifical doctorate from the Regina Apostolorum in Rome, and is associate professor of moral and systematic theology at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, MD. He is the author of several books, including Why God? Why Jesus? Why the Catholic Church? ; How to Feel Good and How Not To: the Ethics of using Marijuana, Alcohol, Antidepressants and Other Mood-Altering Drugs ; and Beauty: What it is and Why it Matters. His debates with noted atheists on th...2020-07-1338 min
The Signature of Man PodcastAesthetics Beyond the Arts with Dr. Michael SpicherIn this podcast I interview Dr. Michael Spicher on aesthetics beyond the arts and the Aesthetics Research Lab. Aesthetics Research Lab:https://aestheticsresearch.com/ Dr. Spicher's Twitter:https://twitter.com/MRSpicher2020-04-0134 min
The Signature of Man PodcastA Discussion with Walter Stucke on Leo Tolstoy's What is Art?In this episode I discuss Leo Tolstoy's book What is Art? with Walter Stucke.2019-11-2435 min
The Signature of Man PodcastA Discussion on Beauty with Josh HerringIn this episode I have Josh Herring, humanities instructor at Thales Academy Rolesville JH/HS, on the show to discuss the topic of beauty. Is beauty objective or subjective? How can we identify beauty? How are goodness, truth, and beauty related? Join us as we discuss these questions and more! You can find Josh's podcast here:https://whatstheres.podbean.com/2019-10-0348 min
The Signature of Man PodcastPoetry: Myth and Love in Plato and AugustineIn this episode I interview Dr. Dwight Lucas on Plato and Augustine's views of poetry in relation to myth and love. Please be sure to check out this episode. You can email any comments or questions to TheSignatureofMan@gmail.com2019-09-2441 min
The Signature of Man PodcastIntroduction and What is Art?Welcome to the Signature of Man Podcast! This is my very first episode and is just a short introduction to myself, the podcast, and the topic of art. I hope to consistently post new episodes dealing with the philosophy of art and beauty. Please be sure to subscribe as I'll be posting my first interview very soon!2019-09-2011 min