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Discussing the book "Poetic Justice: The Literary Imagination and Public Life" with Martha Nussbaum.
Feb. 16, 1996 Program includes an excerpt of a 1963 interview with Mary Parparis(T2180).
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Russell Sherman discusses and reads from his book “Piano Pieces”
May. 17, 1996 Author and pianist Russell Sherman discusses his book “Piano Pieces” and the philosophical concepts associated with listening to and playing music. Sherman plays a selection of compositions in the studio.
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Edward de Bono discusses his book “The Five-Day Course in Thinking” ; part 1
Author, physician, and inventor Edward de Bono discusses his book “The Five-Day Course in Thinking,” and touches on ideas like lateral thinking and vertical thinking.
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Edward de Bono discusses his book “The Five-Day Course in Thinking” ; part 2
Author, physician, and inventor Edward de Bono discusses his book “The Five-Day Course in Thinking,” and touches on ideas like lateral thinking and vertical thinking. Includes an interview with Peter Lyon.
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Lawrence Weschler discusses his book “Mr. Wilson’s Cabinet of Wonder”
Jan. 22, 1997 Lawrence Weschler discusses his book “Mr. Wilson’s Cabinet of Wonder” and the Museum of Jurassic Technology. Weschler discusses the director of this museum, David Hildebrand Wilson, and the surreal and often humorous exhibits on display in the museum. Studs plays "Suite Anglaise No. 2 in A Minor: II. Bourrée 1 et 2" - Jean-Frédéric Neuburger.
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Dr. Richard Selzer discusses his book "Mortal Lessons: Notes on the Art of Surgery"
Feb. 17, 1977 Dr. Richard Selzer, a surgeon, reads essays from his book, "Mortal Lesson: Notes on the Art of Surgery." Dr. Selzer recalls moments of his profession that stuck with him including the removal of a diabetic women's leg and the removal of a botfly larvae. He also takes a poetic look at the liver and the skin, including a story about Henry Moss. Dr. Selzer finishes his interview with a story about his first time witnessing an abortion. A comedy skit by Mike Nichols and Elaine May is also played.