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The Arguments Against Democracy
Rana Mitter and guests discuss the arguments against democracy.
John Gray, Paul Durand Ruel and Inventing Impressionism
Presented by Matthew Sweet. Philosopher John Gray discusses illusory ideas of freedom.
David Cohen prize winner
Rana Mitter talks to the winner of the biennial David Cohen Prize for Literature.
Social Identity and Belonging in Europe, Valuing the Arts
Philip Dodd discusses the value of the arts and the notion of social identity in Europe.
Paul Foot Award, Valuing the Arts
Anne McElvoy with the 2014 Paul Foot Award winner and Craig Calhoun on valuing the arts.
Buddhism, Therapy, Violence and Rationality
Rana Mitter explores Buddhism in therapy and politics.
Landmark: The One Thousand and One Nights Yesterday and Tomorrow
Philip Dodd and guests including Robert Irwin discuss The One Thousand and One Nights.
Britain's Economy: Will Hutton, Luke Johnson, Wendy Carlin, Richard Davies
Will Hutton joins Anne McElvoy for a programme focusing on economics and wealth in Britain
Contemporary France: Karim Miske and Aatish Taseer
Karim Miske and Aatish Taseer discuss their writing and religion with Philip Dodd.
Utopian Living: Dylan Evans, Sex in Cinema
Matthew Sweet discusses utopian communities and eroticism in British cinema.
