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What Are Friends For?

Wednesday 20 June 2007 23:00-23:15 (Radio 3)

Francis Bacon wrote 'Those that want friends to open themselves unto, are cannibals of their own hearts'. Professor Justin Champion assesses the writings of Michel de Montaigne and Francis Bacon, and the importance of friendship in political life.

Duration:

15 minutes




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