Life After Philosophy
What does the future hold for philosophy majors? I ask former students from my 25-year philosophy teaching career. Hosted by Christopher Anadale. (This podcast is a personal hobby project, not sponsored or endorsed by anyone else. I do not speak for any institution, nor does any guest. Institution names are provided for information purposes only.) On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPCGA67J8M2IiZVRKMF-EyQ4k5A4HbXoP Music: Keys for Success, by Darren Curtis Image: Photo by StockSnap on Pixabay
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Patrick Gill is a blacksmith of 16 years' experience and an adjunct professor of philosophy at Mount St. Mary's University.
He earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from the Catholic University of America in 2016, a Master of Business Administration degree from Mount St. Mary's in 2019, and a Master of Theological Science degree from Franciscan University of Steubenville in 2025.
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Zachary Robinson is Chief Scientist at Rising Tide, a startup that automates and optimizes business operations for last-mile logistics companies. He has 12 years of experience in algorithm development, applied mathematics, applied magnetics, digital signal processing, data analysis, software development, and more.
He is a 2017 graduate of Mount St. Mary’s University with a Master of Arts in Philosophical Studies degree. He has also...
R.J. Matava is Dean of the Notre Dame Graduate School of Christendom College and Associate Professor of Theology. He has taught at Christendom since 2010.
He graduated in 2002 from Mount St. Mary's University. He then earned an MA in Theology from the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington DC, and a PhD in theology from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland.
He was the Lid...
Harry Scherer graduated from Mount St Mary's University in 2022 with a triple major in philosophy, politics, and economics (PPE), history and Latin.
He later earned a Master of Arts in human rights at The Catholic University of America.
Harry’s writing has been featured in The American Conservative, the Washington Examiner, The Lamp, Newsweek, The Federalist, and other publications.
He currently serves as speechwriter in the Of...
Edgar Beltrán is Rome correspondent for The Pillar, a US based Catholic news site.
He completed his bachelor’s degree in philosophy in 2020 at the Universidad Católica Cecilio Acosta in Maracaibo, Venezuela. He then earned a research master’s in philosophy of mind and science at Radboud University in the Netherlands, graduating in 2024 with a thesis on Aquinas and the philosophy of neuroscience.
0:00 Introduction
1:27 Tweet
5:42 Apost...
Eamonn Clark is an American doctoral student living in Rome, and a 2014 graduate of Mount St. Mary's University.
0:00 American in Rome
3:00 Conclave
5:22 Doctoral Studies
8:11 Teaching Prospects
10:19 Clericalism
11:44 Hopes for Pope Leo XIV
15:49 History of the Popes
18:38 Fundraising for Third World Ministries
21:11 Philosophy vs Theology
27:08 NFP Project
30:07 Advice to Students
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Emma Smith has worked in a homeless shelter, in a public defender's office, and on a farm. She is a 2023 graduate of Mount St. Mary's University.
0:00 Introduction
2:55 Volunteer DC Ministry
4:43 Murder
11:12 Existentialism
13:18 Leaving DC for the Farm
20:42 Adulthood
22:58 Advice to Students
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Fr. Chad Arnold is Director of Seminarians for the Catholic diocese of Wichita, Kansas. He earned a B.A. in Philosophy from Conception Seminary College in 2006 and was ordained a priest in 2010.
0:00 Introduction
3:42 House of Formation
11:00 Propaedeutic Year
15:53 Every priest a philosopher?
18:12 Philosophy Among the Laity
20:53 Catholic Philosophy of Life
23:09 Advice to Discerners
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Makala Harrison is a graduate student in entomology at the University of Maryland and a 2024 graduate of Mount St. Mary's University.
0:00 Introduction
3:21 Daddy Longlegs Project
8:45 Philosophy in Retrospect
11:21 Closeted Philosophers
16:57 Teaching
21:50 Covert Instruction
26:01 Pluralism vs Common Vision
31:04 Advice to Students
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Clips from the 11 episodes of Season 3 of Life After Philosophy, Aug-Oct 2024.
Season 4 premieres summer 2025.
0:00 Deep State
6:25 Luxury Beliefs
9:35 Chat GPT
12:26 Masculine Identity
15:59 Moral Exemplars
20:54 Latin
26:15 Modern Philosophy
32:43 Alan Rickman
36:18 Enhanced Experience
38:26 Justice
41:27 Aquinas
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Brett Snow is...
0:00 Religious Education
5:10 Philosophy
9:19 Faith Formation
15:34 Young Adults
22:19 Advice for Students
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Daniel Scully is a prosecutor in the District Attorney's Office of Queens County, New York.
He is a 2018 graduate of Mount St. Mary's University with a philosophy major and earned his JD from Fordham University School of Law in 2023.
0:00 Path to Now
5:00 Intake Bureau
10:05 Justice System
12:36 Law School
15:59 Working in the System
21:10 Discerning
24:19 Philosophy in the Prosecutor's Office
26:35 Advice to Students
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David McGinley (MSMU Class of 2011) is a husband, father, CPA, and cancer survivor. He is also the brother of Stephen McGinley, interviewed in Episode 18: THE FARMER. He took philosophy courses as part of the Mount St. Mary's Core Curriculum.
0:00 Introduction
1:13 Cancer Story
11:24 Full Time Sick
15:13 Philosophy Consolation
23:44 Enhanced Experience
25:46 Advice to Students
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Dr. Brian Tullius graduated from Franciscan University of Steubenville in 2003 with a BA double major in in philosophy and biology, and then completed an MA in philosophy.
He earned an MD from University of Nebraska College of Medicine in 2008 and did a pediatric internship at Naval Medical Center San Diego, but then was selected as a flight surgeon. He got his wings in Pensacola and then went to the fleet as a flight doctor for 5...
Mother Asterone Dodeka Garry (MSMU Class of 2010) is a sister of the Servants of the Lord and the Virgin of Matará community (Servadoras), part of the religious family of the Institute of the Incarnate Word (IVE).
She is also the local superior of the Servadoras missionary community in Thurmont, Maryland, and a collaborator for the Cornelio Fabro Cultural Project.
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0:00 Philosophy & Conversion
8:20...
Fr. Dylan Schrader is a priest of the diocese of Jefferson City, Missouri.
Fr. Schrader completed his philosophy studies at Conception Seminary College in 2006. He was ordained in 2010, and completed a PhD in systematic theology at the Catholic University of America in 2019.
He is currently pastor of parishes in Westphalia and Folk, Missouri, and teaches regularly for the Veterum Sapientia Institute.
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...Dr. Edward David is a (former) postdoctoral fellow at Oxford University, and now Lecturer in Ethics and Values in the Department for Theology and Religious Studies, King's College London, as well as Director of the Associateship of King's College.
He earned an MA in Philosophical Studies degree from Mount St. Mary's University in 2010.
0:00 Introduction
1:12 Update August 2024
6:57 Original June 2024
10:08 Being an Out...
Fr. Etienne Huard OSB is a Benedictine monk of Conception Abbey in Conception, Missouri.
Fr. Etienne holds a BA in Philosophy (2009) from Conception Seminary College, as well as Master of Divinity, MA in Systematic Theology, and MS in Psychology degrees.
He teaches Scripture, Theology, and Psychology at Conception, and is the director of seminary liturgy and director of propadeutic stage of seminary human formation.
0:00 Introducti...
Jeff Childers is a social studies teacher at Four Corners Upper School in Davenport, Florida.
He graduated from Conception Seminary College in 2009 with a BA in Philosophy.
0:00 Four Corners Upper School
5:59 Community
7:53 Student Reactions to Philosophy
11:12 Influence on Students
15:50 Trust & Hope
18:29 Technology
21:57 Chat GPT
24:48 Value of High School Philosophy
29:27 Elevator Pitch
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Rob Kroese is author of 35+ science fiction and fantasy novels and founder of Based Con. His published series include Rex Nihilo, Mammon, Saga of the Iron Dragon, and the Counterfeit Sorcerer. He graduated from Calvin College in 1993 with a BA in philosophy.
0:00 Self Publishing vs Traditional Publishing
8:38 Philosophy as Path to Poverty or Worse
13:25 Software Development
21:38 Competence
25:10 Luxury Beliefs
27:45 Parallel Insti...
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