The EssayThe Case for DoubtEpisodes Episode guide

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1. Jennifer Michael Hecht on Doubt

   4/5American poet and historian Jennifer Michael Hecht argues doubt is 'a beautiful thing'.
2. Madeleine Bunting on Religious Doubt

   3/5Journalist and writer Madeleine Bunting discusses religious doubt.
3. Susan Greenfield on Scientific Doubt

   2/5Susan Greenfield argues that doubt among scientists should be 'as natural as breathing'.
4. Alastair Campbell on Self-Doubt

   1/5Alastair Campbell on how self-doubt can be a remarkable source of energy and creativity.
5. Mark Vernon on Political Doubt

   1/5Mark Vernon argues that disliking doubt in politics implies a loss of faith in it.