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Iris Murdoch on Philosophy and Literature: Section 1
The areas in which philosophy and literature overlap are examined in this program by renowned Oxford novelist Iris Murdoch. Style and structure in philosophical writing are compared and contrasted with those in literature. The narrative abilities of Plato, Schopenhauer, and Kant are examined. Philosophy’s predilection for accepting only literature that supports its theories is discussed [...]
Bringing Wisdom of Socrates to Modern Dialogue - Karen Armstrong
Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2009/08/14/Karen_Armstrong_Charter_for_Compassion Author, scholar and journalist Karen Armstrong discusses the need to apply Socratic philosophy to the counterproductive fierceness of modern debate. “Real philosophical debate…that is conducted in the spirit of malice or hate will not work,” she says. —– Ms. Armstrong describes how Islam, Judaism and Christianity have been diverted from a [...]
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