Story Men - February 19, 2016
American Exceptionalism with John Wilsey
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The StoryMen welcome professor of American History Scott Poole. Scott’s an expert in the sociology of horror, so he dives in with us to discuss the groundbreaking first season of HBO’s True Detective.
IN THIS EPISODE:
0:00 – Scott Poole and the Horror of True Detective
10:00 – The High Cost of Horror: Lovecraft, Carcosa and the King in Yellow
18:00 – True Detective is Just Plain Gorgeous
22:30 – SPOILERS
29:00 – Russ, Pessimism and that Ending
38:00 – Is TRUE DETECTIVE anti-female, anti-Southern, or anti-Christian?
50:00 – Favorite moments in the show
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CloseThe StoryMen welcome Dr. John Wilsey to take on American Exceptionalism. Wilsey argues that while American Exceptionalism often leads to idolatry, it doesn't have to, When is exceptionalism idolatry and when does it encourage the common good?
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