Archive 1976-2012
Series of annual radio lectures on significant contemporary issues, delivered by leading figures from the relevant fields
The Divinest Part of Us—Colin Blakemore - Mechanics of the Mind
Neurobiologist Colin Blakemore explores the historic concepts of the brain.
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Chang Tzu and the Butterfly—Colin Blakemore - Mechanics of the Mind
Neurobiologist Colin Blakemore discusses why humans need to sleep.
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An Image of Truth—Colin Blakemore - Mechanics of the Mind
Neurobiologist Colin Blakemore explains how the mind creates sight and perception.
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A Child of the Moment—Colin Blakemore - Mechanics of the Mind
Neurobiologist Colin Blakemore explains how the brain creates and stores memories.
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A Burning Fire—Colin Blakemore - Mechanics of the Mind
Colin Blakemore explores the evolution of speech and language.
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Madness and Morality—Colin Blakemore - Mechanics of the Mind
Professor Blakemore explores how society attempts to regulate the behaviour of its members
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To Know Ourselves—A.H. Halsey - Change in British Society
Professor A H Halsey explores the fluctuating characteristics of the British identity.
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Class-Ridden Prosperity—A.H. Halsey - Change in British Society
Professor A H Halsey investigates the class-ridden structure of Britain's Society.
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The Reconstitution of Status—A.H. Halsey - Change in British Society
A H Halsey explores the changing concept of 'Status' in British society.
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The Rise of Party—A.H. Halsey - Change in British Society
Professor A H Halsey traces the growth of organisations in Britain's society.
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Between the Generations—A.H. Halsey - Change in British Society
Professor A H Halsey examines the relationship between generations in a nuclear family.
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The Social Order—A.H. Halsey - Change in British Society
Professor A H Halsey evaluates the bond of fraternity found in the British Society.
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The Political Christ—Edward Norman - Christianity and the World
Reverend Edward Norman examines the politicisation of Christianity.
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Ministers of Change—Edward Norman - Christianity and the World
Reverend Norman explores who the 'Ministers of Change' are in society.
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A New Commandment - Human Rights—Edward Norman - Christianity and the World
Reverend Edward Norman contemplates if human rights are the newest form of Commandments.
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The Imperialism of Political Religion—Edward Norman - Christianity and the World
Reverend Edward Norman explores the Imperialism of Political Religion.
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Not Peace, but a Sword—Edward Norman - Christianity and the World
Edward Norman explores the religious politics in his lecture 'Not Peace, but a Sword'
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The In-Dwelling Christ—Edward Norman - Christianity and the World
Reverend Dr Edward Norman considers the importance of spirituality within Christianity.
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The Garden of Eden in Decay—Ali Mazrui - The African Condition
Professor Ali Mazrui examines the crisis of living standards in Africa.
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The Cross of Humiliation—Ali Mazrui - The African Condition
Professor Ali Mazrui examines injustices that have been inflicted on the African people.
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A Clash of Cultures—Ali Mazrui - The African Condition
Professor Ali Mazrui explores the conflicts between African and Western cultures.
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The Burden of Underdevelopment—Ali Mazrui - The African Condition
Professor Ali Mazrui examines the burden of Africa's economic underdevelopment.
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Patterns of Identity—Ali Mazrui - The African Condition
Professor Ali Mazrui explains the significance of the size and fragmentation of Africa.
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In Search of Pax Africana—Ali Mazrui - The African Condition
Professor Ali Mazrui explores how Africa's location holds the key to its destiny.
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