Ep. 305: Cormac McCarthy's "Blood Meridian" (Part Two)

<p>Continuing on McCarthy's 1985 novel, we discuss the philosophy of war held by the character Judge Holden, plus whether the book's violence is gratuitous and why it might be unfilmable.</p> <p>Get more at <a href="https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/">partiallyexaminedlife.com</a>. Visit <a href="https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/support">partiallyexaminedlife.com/support</a> to get ad-free episodes and tons of bonus discussion including the supporter-exclusive part three to this episode.</p> <p><em>The Partially Examined Life is sponsored by BetterHelp. Save 10% of your first month of therapy at <a title="" href="https://betterhelp.com/partially">BetterHelp.com/partially</a>.</em></p> <p><em>Get a highly effective donation of up to $100 matched at <a title="" href="https://www.givewell.org/">Givewell.org</a>, pick PODCAST and enter THE PARTIALLY EXAMINED LIFE at checkout.</em></p>