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

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 E04 — Rational Actor Theories of Crime and Deterrence (Roger Hopkins Burke)

S02 E04 — Rational Actor Theories of Crime and Deterrence (Roger Hopkins Burke)

Welcome to CSS Breakdown: Book by Book — Season 2. This season, we're exploring Roger Hopkins Burke’s ‘An Introduction to Criminological Theory.’ In Episode 4, we take a closer look at contemporary ra...

14 Juni 202555min

S02 E03 — Populist Conservative Criminology & Right Realism (Roger Hopkins Burke)

S02 E03 — Populist Conservative Criminology & Right Realism (Roger Hopkins Burke)

You're listening to CSS Breakdown: Book by Book — Season 2. This season, we're exploring Roger Hopkins Burke’s ‘An Introduction to Criminological Theory.’ In Episode 3, we take a closer look at Populi...

13 Juni 202547min

S02 E02 — Classical and Populist Criminology (Roger Hopkins Burke)

S02 E02 — Classical and Populist Criminology (Roger Hopkins Burke)

Welcome back to Season 2 of CSS Breakdown: Book by Book. In this season, we're exploring Roger Hopkins Burke’s ‘An Introduction to Criminological Theory.’ In Episode 2, we turn to the foundations of t...

13 Juni 202556min

S02 E01 — Criminological Theory: Crime and Modernity (Roger Hopkins Burke)

S02 E01 — Criminological Theory: Crime and Modernity (Roger Hopkins Burke)

Welcome to Season 2 of CSS Breakdown: Book by Book. This season, we’re exploring the influential work‘An Introduction to Criminological Theory’ by Roger Hopkins Burke. In Episode 1, we begin with Chap...

12 Juni 202530min

S01 E13 – Public Order Crime: Sex, Drugs, and Morality (Chapter 13 of Larry J. Siegel’s Criminology)

S01 E13 – Public Order Crime: Sex, Drugs, and Morality (Chapter 13 of Larry J. Siegel’s Criminology)

In Episode 13 of Inside Criminology, we turn our focus to Chapter 13 of Larry J. Siegel’s Criminology, where we explore the controversial and often politically charged topic of public order crimes—off...

31 Maj 202530min

S01 E12 – Enterprise Crime: White-Collar, Cyber, and Organized Offenses

S01 E12 – Enterprise Crime: White-Collar, Cyber, and Organized Offenses

In Episode 12 of Inside Criminology, we delve into Chapter 12 of Larry J. Siegel’s Criminology, spotlighting the world of enterprise crime—offenses that exploit business operations, technology, or str...

31 Maj 202531min

S01 E11 – Forms of Economic Crime: Theft, Burglary, and Arson

S01 E11 – Forms of Economic Crime: Theft, Burglary, and Arson

In Episode 11 of Inside Criminology, we unpack Chapter 11 of Larry J. Siegel’s Criminology, focusing on the world of property crimes—acts that violate ownership without direct violence.We begin with a...

31 Maj 202534min

S01 E10 – Understanding and Controlling Violent Crime

S01 E10 – Understanding and Controlling Violent Crime

In Episode 10 of Inside Criminology, we dive into Chapter 10 of Larry J. Siegel’s Criminology, focusing on one of the most disturbing and complex areas in the field — violent crime.We begin with an ov...

31 Maj 202531min

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