S04 E08 — Reflections on Faith: A Personal Journey (Will Durant)
CSS Breakdown: Book by Book22 Juni 2025

S04 E08 — Reflections on Faith: A Personal Journey (Will Durant)

Welcome back to CSS Breakdown: Book by Book — Season 4. In this episode, we walk with Will Durant through one of the most personal chapters of Fallen Leaves — his lifelong reflection on faith, Catholicism, and the tension between belief and reason."

In Episode 8, we join Will Durant on a deeply personal journey through the complexities of faith, doubt, and philosophy. Reflecting on his Catholic upbringing and seminary training, Durant explores what he gained, what he left behind, and what still lingers in his view of religion.

⛪️ Key themes include:

  • His early immersion in Catholic doctrine and the intellectual crisis that emerged from philosophical inquiry
  • A thoughtful departure from inherited theology, not out of rebellion, but through rigorous and respectful questioning
  • An enduring respect for the symbolic value of religious teachings and their power to provide meaning, order, and consolation
  • Concerns about the Catholic Church’s political and educational influence, particularly in the context of American democracy
  • A hope for a future where religion and philosophy can coexist — where tolerance, reason, and spiritual tradition work hand in hand

This episode is not just about faith — it's about wrestling with legacy, truth, and the search for meaning in a modern world. Perfect for CSS aspirants exploring comparative religion, Western philosophy, or the role of belief in public life.


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S02 E12 — Critical Criminology and Social Harm (Roger Hopkins Burke)

S02 E12 — Critical Criminology and Social Harm (Roger Hopkins Burke)

Welcome back to CSS Breakdown: Book by Book — Season 2, where we continue our journey through ‘An Introduction to Criminological Theory’ by Roger Hopkins Burke. In this episode, we explore the critica...

16 Juni 20251h 11min

S02 E11 — Gender, Crime, and Justice: A Feminist Perspective (Roger Hopkins Burke)

S02 E11 — Gender, Crime, and Justice: A Feminist Perspective (Roger Hopkins Burke)

You're listening to CSS Breakdown: Book by Book — Season 2. We’re exploring ‘An Introduction to Criminological Theory’ by Roger Hopkins Burke. In this episode, we dive into feminist critiques of crimi...

16 Juni 20251h

S02 E10 — Conflict and Radical Criminological Theories (Roger Hopkins Burke)

S02 E10 — Conflict and Radical Criminological Theories (Roger Hopkins Burke)

Welcome back to CSS Breakdown: Book by Book — Season 2. We’re exploring ‘An Introduction to Criminological Theory’ by Roger Hopkins Burke. In Episode 10, we delve deeper into the structural roots of c...

14 Juni 202536min

S02 E09 — Labelling and Conflict Perspectives in Criminology (Roger Hopkins Burke)

S02 E09 — Labelling and Conflict Perspectives in Criminology (Roger Hopkins Burke)

You’re listening to CSS Breakdown: Book by Book — Season 2. We’re exploring ‘An Introduction to Criminological Theory’ by Roger Hopkins Burke. In Episode 9, we dive into the victimised actor model of ...

14 Juni 202546min

S02 E08 : Women and Positivist Criminological Theories (Roger Hopkins Burke)

S02 E08 : Women and Positivist Criminological Theories (Roger Hopkins Burke)

Welcome to CSS Breakdown: Book by Book — Season 2. We’re covering ‘An Introduction to Criminological Theory’ by Roger Hopkins Burke. In Episode 8, we explore how female criminality has been understood...

14 Juni 20251h

S02 E07 — Sociological Theories of Crime and Deviance (Roger Hopkins Burke)

S02 E07 — Sociological Theories of Crime and Deviance (Roger Hopkins Burke)

Welcome back to CSS Breakdown: Book by Book — Season 2. In this season, we’re covering Roger Hopkins Burke’s ‘An Introduction to Criminological Theory.’ In Episode 7, we shift focus to the sociologica...

14 Juni 20251h 6min

S02 E06 — The Psychology of Criminal Behavior (Roger Hopkins Burke)

S02 E06 — The Psychology of Criminal Behavior (Roger Hopkins Burke)

Welcome to CSS Breakdown: Book by Book — Season 2. In this season, we’re unpacking ‘An Introduction to Criminological Theory’ by Roger Hopkins Burke. In Episode 6, we explore the fascinating world of ...

14 Juni 20251h 8min

S02 E05 — Biological Foundations of Criminal Behavior (Roger Hopkins Burke)

S02 E05 — Biological Foundations of Criminal Behavior (Roger Hopkins Burke)

Welcome to CSS Breakdown: Book by Book — Season 2. We’re exploring ‘An Introduction to Criminological Theory’ by Roger Hopkins Burke. In today’s episode — Chapter 5 — we turn our attention to the biol...

14 Juni 20251h 45min

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