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Dr. John Cuddeback discusses the crisis of loneliness and the importance of community in modern life.

Why are so many people lonely, anxious, and disconnected despite having more comforts and conveniences than ever before? In this episode of Catholic in America, Jason Adkins welcomes Dr. John Cuddeback, professor of philosophy at Christendom College, to discuss his new book, The Intentional Household: Living As If People Matter. Dr. Cuddeback argues that one of the greatest crises of modern life is not political or economic. It is the loss of the household as a true community of daily l...

People in this episode

Host: Jason Adkins

Guest: Dr. John Cuddeback

Topics covered

• loneliness
• community
• modern life
• philosophy
• household
• anxiety

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Christendom College

Books & works: The Intentional Household: Living As If People Matter

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