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A conversation with Mortimer J. Adler about his book, Aristotle for Everybody

BROADCAST: Nov. 1978 | DURATION: 00:44:24

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The philosopher and educator talks about how Aristotle influenced entire branches of science and philosophy - logic, physics, astronomy, ethics, and psychology. Adler explains that Aristotle did so not by answering questions, but by asking them.

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

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Broadcast Date
Nov. 1978

Duration
44 minutes, 24 seconds

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Adler, Mortimer Jerome, 1902-2001,---Interviews Adler, Mortimer Jerome, 1902-2001, Aristotle for everybody. Aristotle. Authors, American--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes Radio programs Adler, Mortimer Jerome, 1902-2001,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Philosophers

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