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Academics 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.

  • Martha Craven Nussbaum in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Feb. 16, 1996
  •  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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Paul Schilpp talks with Studs Terkel

    May. 20, 1965

    Interviewing philosopher Paul Schilpp.

  • 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.

  • Edward W. Said

    Edward W. Said discusses Palestine, history of and struggles in the Middle East

    Oct. 1, 1984

    Edward W. Said talks about the importance of language in shifting perceptions of Middle Eastern people, refutes some opinions about Palestine, identities, and overlapping Eastern and Western cultures.

  • Mortimer Adler

    Discussing the book "Six great ideas" with the author Mortimer Adler

    Sep. 17, 1981
  • 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).

  • Marc Chagall

    Representatives discuss the Center for Human Understanding ; part 1

    May. 5, 1963

    Center for Human Understanding conference in Washington, D.C. (part 1 of 2). Interviews Dr. John Nef. Includes a conversation with Marc and Mme. Chagall. Note: extensive interviews in French.

  • Mortimer J. Adler discuss his book "Aristotle for everybody"

    Nov. 1978
  • Mortimer J. Adler discusses his new book "Philosopher at large"

    Sep. 7, 1977
  • Dr. Alice Mary Hilton talks with Studs Terkel

    Jul. 12, 1965

    Discussing "Cybernetics and the future" and interviewing Dr. Alice Mary Hilton.

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