Freedom from the nature of things?
Leon Kass on the pressure exerted by the authority of science to embrace reductionistic materialism
Life, liberty, and the defense of dignity
In a 2003 interview, Leon Kass discussed his book Life, Liberty, and the Defense of Dignity: The Challenge for Bioethics. The unifying theme in the book’s essays is the threat of dehumanization in one form or another. (36 minutes)
Mars Hill Audio Journal, Volume 66
FEATURED GUESTS: Leon Kass, Nigel Cameron, Susan Wise Bauer, Esther Lightcap Meek, John Shelton Lawrence, and Ralph Wood
Human Nature, Human Dignity
Leon Kass outlines what is at stake in our era's crisis concerning the definition of human nature, and sets forth a framework for indispensable discussions surrounding biotechnologies. (60 minutes)
Wandering toward the Altar: The Decline of American Courtship
Produced in 2000, this audio documentary explores the changing ways in which Americans have understood and practiced courtship. (257 minutes)
Bread and the hungry soul
Dr. Leon Kass talks about how the activity of eating provides clues for understanding human nature. And Br. Peter Reinhart discusses the art of breadmaking as a metaphor for spiritual life. (72 minutes)