“On Shame” In Medias Res Podcast, Episode 48

Document Type

Podcast

Publication Date

7-22-2025

Abstract

Shame is a powerful and elusive emotion—often unnamed, yet deeply formative. In this episode, Ante and Oliver explore the nature of shame: what it is, where it comes from, and why it matters. They consider whether shame is universal or culturally accentuated, how it emerges early in life, and how it is bound up with our sense of standing and visibility before others. Drawing on insights from psychology, philosophy, and theology, they examine shame as a profoundly social emotion—one that can paralyze, distort, or even erupt into violence. They also discuss how shame differs from guilt, how it shapes identity and behavior, and whether it can be transformed into something redemptive.

Journal Title

IMR Podcast with Glanz & Jerončić

First Department

Theology & Christian Philosophy

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