Episode · The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast · 2024-10-14

Jordan Peterson & Spencer Klavan: books mentioned on The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast #489

489. Light of the Mind, Light of the World: Illuminating Science Through Faith | Spencer Klavan

3 books · With Spencer Klavan · Listen · Watch on YouTube

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with author, lecturer, and podcaster Spencer Klavan.

Jordan Peterson recommended Light of the Mind, Light of the World by Spencer Klavan, and discussed Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky. Spencer Klavan discussed The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. Light of the Mind, Light of the World

    Spencer Klavan · at 1:24 · mentioned 3 times

    Light of the Mind, Light of the World: Illuminating Science Through Faith by Spencer Klavan is a thought-provoking philosophical exploration that examines the historical development of the Scientific Revolution and argues that modern scientific discoveries actually point toward faith and the importance of human consciousness.

    Recommended
    “The more proximal reason for speaking with Spencer today was that he has a new book coming out called Light of the Mind, Light of the World, which is available in mid-October 2024.”
    Where to get it
  2. Crime and Punishment

    Fyodor Dostoevsky · at 1:23:51

    Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a classic Russian novel exploring guilt, morality, and the psychological weight of a crime.

    Discussed
    “like like rol nikov says in crime and punishment I'm not going to get caught”
    Where to get it
  3. The Screwtape Letters

    C. S. Lewis · at 1:36:10

    The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis is a satirical epistolary novel told from the perspective of a senior demon offering advice to his nephew on how to successfully tempt a human soul away from righteousness.

    Discussed
    “you know where this is really beautifully depicted is in the screw tape letters CS Lewis's sort of letters from demons to one another”
    Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (6) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Passing Gateway to the Stoics
“Spencer A. Klavan is host of the Young Heretics podcast and associate editor of The Claremont Review of Books. A graduate of Yale, he earned his doctorate in ancient Greek literature from Oxford University. He is the author, most recently, of the acclaimed book Light of the Mind, Light of the World: Illuminating Science Through Faith, as well as the”
Passing Gateway to the Epicureans
“Spencer A. Klavan is host of the Young Heretics podcast and associate editor of The Claremont Review of Books. A graduate of Yale, he earned his doctorate in ancient Greek literature from Oxford University. He is the author, most recently, of the acclaimed book Light of the Mind, Light of the World: Illuminating Science Through Faith, as well as the”
Plugged Light of the Mind, Light of the World
“the more proximal reason for speaking with Spencer today was that he has a new book coming out called light of the Mind light of the world which is available in mid October October 2024”
Plugged Light of the Mind, Light of the World
“your thoughts on this subject are really dovetailing with something that I've been tangling with as well recently you know I've got this book that's coming out called light of the Mind light of the world”
Plugged Light of the Mind, Light of the World
“Your thoughts on this subject are really dovetailing with something that I've been tangling with as well recently. You know, I've got this book that's coming out called Light of the Mind, Light of the World, right?”