Foundations of the West

Synopsis

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and esteemed colleagues explore ancient cities that shaped the West. Through insightful discussions and visits to iconic sites, they uncover the profound legacies of these civilizations and their lasting impact on the modern world.

First Air Date: 2024-08-14

Last Air Date: 2024-09-08

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 5

Networks: DailyWire+

Top Cast

Jordan B. Peterson as Self
Ben Shapiro as Self
Spencer Klavan as Self
Jonathan Pageau as Self
Bishop Robert E. Barron as Self

Seasons

Specials (2024)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Dinner In Jerusalem & The Middle East Conflict (2024-08-14)

Peterson and Shapiro consider how geography and religion play a critical role in the conflict in the Middle East, the collective agreement in a transcendent authority, and how the ancient wisdom embodied in Jerusalem may be the missing link in forging a path for peace.
Ep. 2: Dinner In Athens & The War In Ukraine (2024-08-18)

Against the backdrop of the Acropolis, Peterson and Klavan touch on the hidden motives of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, suggesting it may be partly fueled by an erosion of core Western values and what Peterson terms "anti-human environmentalism." Listen in on their discussion of the relationship between good and evil, morality and reason, and the value of preserving classic ideas as a means to address current global crises and foster personal and societal well-being.
Ep. 3: Dinner in Bethlehem & Diagnosing the West (2024-08-25)

Dinner in Bethlehem has special significance to the West’s present society, as the Palestinian city is a foundation for our shared civilization. Pageau and Peterson address the competing worldviews that persist from a joined past to today and the realistic danger of a potential collapse. Neglecting the past will not serve a society, as history itself has proven true, and society has a responsibility to shared values. Pageau and Peterson discuss ways to cultivate and uphold society in the way it should be structured and how suffering and sacrifice can be understood alongside the reality of death — and the meaningfulness of resurrection — with Christ at the center of Western civilization.
Ep. 4: Dinner In Rome & The West, If You Can Keep It (2024-09-01)

Postmodernism stems from the spirit of Cain. Much of this influence is seen in modern culture and thought today. Seated atop the beautiful Roman skyline, Bishop Robert Barron and Dr. Jordan B. Peterson share a meal as a cascade of light frames the conversation, both literally and figuratively. Unlock the power of listening to orient oneself to the highest form of good and ultimately tethering to the truth of God.