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Philosophy
  • 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.

  • Through an interpreter, Marc Chagall discusses his approach to art and his views on people

    1970

    Professor John Nef explained that Marc Chagall came from an environment of nothing. From his dreams, Chagall created joy in his pieces of art. Nef lets the audience know that Chagall said he still has a lot of unfinished artwork to complete. The 3rd and last part of this program is a colloquy. Again, through another translator, Chagall’s words are translated. Marc and Valentina Chagall speak French.

  • Eric Lüth

    Studs Terkel talks with Erich Lüth on his first hand experiences living in Hamburg through the rise and fall of Hitler ; part 1

    1968

    Erich Lüth discusses his experiences, observations, and accounts of life in Hamburg, Germany during the rise and fall of Hitler. He recounts how as a member of Parliament he brought in Hitler's, "Mein Kampf" and read portions aloud and was laughed at by his colleagues. He states they were blind to what Hitler declared in his book he would do and some are still blind by wanting to rub out their past, their history.

  • Jonathan Miller

    Studs Terkel discusses childhood, imaginiation, science, social history, politics, medicine and theater with Jonathan Miller in London, England

    1962

    Jonathan Miller reminisces about his childhood in Regent Park, London and offers his opinion on philosophy and the changing English class structure with the loss of the Indian empire. His remake of "Alice in Wonderland" for BBC 1 is reviewed and he states he is most interested in the human imagination.

  •  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.

  • Robert Maynard Hutchins

    Robert Maynard Hutchins talks with Studs Terkel

    Sep. 21, 1959
  • Marc Chagall

    Representatives discuss the Center for Human Understanding ; part 2

    May. 5, 1963

    Representatives discuss the Center for Human Understanding (part 2 of 2). Center for Human Understanding conference in Washington D.C. Includes interview with [Raghav Heer]. Interviews [Chaumont Hosie]. Note: lengthy interviews in French (translated).

  • Paul Schilpp talks with Studs Terkel

    May. 20, 1965

    Interviewing philosopher Paul Schilpp.

  • Mortimer J. Adler

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

    1967

    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.

  • Marshall McLuhan

    Marshall McLuhan discusses a wide range of philosophical topics

    Jul. 1, 1966

    Marshall McLuhan discusses a wide range of topics including conformity, changes in entertainment media, cultural change, art and artists, originality in dance, reading and language, human interaction with nature, and technology. Recorded in front of a live audience at Kendall College, McLuhan takes several questions from the audience throughout the program.

  • Lanza Del Vasto

    Lanza Del Vasto discusses his book "Return to the Source"

    1970

    Philosopher and nonviolent activist Lanza Del Vasto discusses his work as a nonviolent activist and his book "Return to the Source." Terkel refers to del Vasto as "Shantidas" occasionally during the interview.

  • John Cage

    John Cage discusses his music, life, influences, and career

    Aug. 13, 1992

    John Cage discusses his music, life, influences, and career. Rebroadcast of an interview with John Cage to celebrate his life and what would have been soon his 80th birthday. Includes a clip of John Cage reading/ telling a story in 1969 to Studs Terkel.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Interviewing Mortimer J. Adler ; part 2

    Nov. 5, 1959
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