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Philosophy
  • John Bremer discusses educational innovation, "The School Without Walls: Philadelphia's Parkway Program"

    Jan. 25, 1971

    John Bremer discusses theories of educational innovation. Specifically his innovation of "The School Without Walls: Philadelphia's Parkway Program". Discusses life as education, and the societal element in open plan education.

  • Theo Buergin and Hans A. Schieser discuss education and education methods

    Apr. 3, 1981

    Discussing education and alternative schools with Theo Buergin and Hans A. Schieser. They discuss educators, philosophers, and psychologists such as Rudolf Steiner, Maria Montessori, and Jean Piaget.

  • Carl Sagan

    Discussing the book "Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors: A Search for Who We Are"

    Oct. 5, 1992

    Discussing the book "Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors: A Search for Who We Are" about the evolution and the future of the human species. Includes an excerpt of the astronomer Harlow Shapley speaking at the beginning. Includes Carl Sagan reading an excerpt from the book at the end.

  • Isaac B. Singer

    Isaac Bashevis Singer talks with Studs Terkel

    Nov. 18, 1964

    Yiddish author Isaac Bashevis Singer discusses his collection of short stories, "Short Friday," as well as his writing style and spiritual influences.

  •  Bertrand Russell

    Studs Terkel discusses and presents a memoir of British philosopher, logician, mathematician, historian, writer, social critic, political activist and Nobel laureate Lord Bertrand Russell

    Feb. 3, 1970

    Studs talks of British philosopher, logician, mathematician, historian, writer, social critic, political activist and Nobel laureate Lord Bertrand Russell, and presents a recorded discussion with Lord Russell from December of 1961. Lord Russell speaks of a strong stance on nuclear disarmament, and the current climate of politics, science and society.

  • Rabindranath Tagore

    Amiya Chakravarty discusses Rabindranath Tagore

    Jun. 11, 1965

    Amiya Chakravarty discusses Rabindranath Tagore. Includes song and poem by Rabindranath Tagore.

  • Vine Deloria

    Vine Deloria discusses his book "The Metaphysics of Modern Existence"

    Oct. 12, 1979

    Vine Deloria discusses his book "The Metaphysics of Modern Existence", religion, ethics, Native Americans, Native American culture, and Native American history. Includes a previous interview with Vine Deloria at O'Hare Airport.

  • Interview with Robert Theobald

    Jan. 8, 1968

    Discussing "New approaches to man and technology

  • Interview with Bertrand Russell and Phyllis Evans Part 1

    1962

    Interviewing Bertrand Russell and Phyllis Evans while Studs was in England.

  • Interview with Bertrand Russell and Phyllis Evans Part 2

    1962

    Interviewing Bertrand Russell and Phyllis Evans while Studs was in England.

  • Mortimer J. Adler

    Mortimer J. Adler, American philosopher, educator & author discusses his book "The Difference of Man and the Difference it Makes"

    1960

    Discussing "The Difference of Man and the Difference it Makes" and the philosophical ideals of Mortimer J. Adler. Mr. Adler speaks of his idea that the difference between human and animal behavior is a radical difference in kind.

  • Easley Blackwood, Leonard Meyer and Ralph Shapey discuss the standards of composition in contemporary music, part 2

    1965

    In this round table discussion the three gentlemen - all composers, musicians, and educators - discuss with Studs contemporary music and the standards for defining a composition in music. In the second hour they discuss what level of knowledge of music a critic should have in order to form a proper opinion of music. All animatedly offer their opinion to both the pro and the con. A movement of both Blackwood and Shapey compositions is played.

  • Paul Schilpp talks with Studs Terkel

    May. 20, 1965

    Interviewing philosopher Paul Schilpp.

  • Robert Maynard Hutchins

    Robert Maynard Hutchins talks with Studs Terkel

    Sep. 21, 1959
  • Author George Anastaplo discusses his latest book

    Feb. 6, 1986

    Discussing the book "Artist as Thinker: From Shakespeare to Joyce" with the author George Anastaplo.

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