The Limits of Freedom | Claire Fox, Julian Le Grand, Theodore Dalrymple

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Is philosophy becoming irrelevant? | Mary Midgley

Does philosophy still matter in today's world? If so, why are students less and less interested in studying in it?In a special episode from the IAI archives, Mary Midgley addresses the declining interest in philosophy among young people. Instead of an outdated discipline for old ...  Show more

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