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  1. Bertrand Russell Discusses Philosophy (1960)

    Subject
    Philosophy

    In an interview with Woodrow Wyatt, Lord Russell envisions an organised and static world. He also points out humanity’s capability, through education and self-knowledge, to abolish war, poverty and...

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  2. Reith Lectures online

    Date
    3 Jun 2011, 09:57
    Author
    bufvcsergio
    Post Type
    Post

    [caption id="attachment_8779" align="alignright" width="162" caption="Bertrand Russell"][/caption] The BBC has updated its Reith Lectures microsite. At present 194 broadcasts are available, with the...

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  3. Classic Politics (2000 Audio)

    Subject
    Politics & government
    Distribution
    Sale, Compact Disc. 58 min., 2001 sale: £10.99 (inclusive)

    Well-known politicians read excerpts from political classics that inspired them during their careers. Writers include Burke, Adam Smith, Karl Marx, Disraeli, Bertrand Russell, J S Mill, Macchiavelli,...

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  4. Mathematical Mystery Tour, A (1984 Video)

    Producer
    Jon Palfreman
    Subject
    Mathematics
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 50 min., 2000 sale: £99.00 (+VAT +p&p)

    A look at pure mathematics, featuring the Japanese mathematicians who broke their own world record calculating pi to 16 m decimal points, a $25,000 prize for the first person to prove that there is an...

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  5. Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir (1967)

    Director
    Max Cacopardo
    Subject
    Literature; Philosophy
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 0 NTSC), £110.00 (University rate)

    Documentary film by Max Cacopardo, made with Madeleine Gobeil and Claude Lanzmann in 1967, for Canadian television, featuring interviews with Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre.

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  6. Joy of Logic, The (2014)

    Director
    Catherine Gale
    Subject
    Mathematics; Philosophy
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (PAL, 60 minutes), £20

    BBC 4 programme presented by Dave Cliff, professor of computer science and engineering at Bristol University, With the help of 25 seven-year-olds, Professor Cliff creates, for the first time, a computer...

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  7. Nuclear War in Britain: Home Front Civil Defence Films (2012)

    Subject
    History; Media studies
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 284 minutes), £24.99

    A compilation of public information films made by the British government between 1951 and 1987, many of which have not been available for public viewing for many years. The DVD includes the following films:...

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  8. Wittgenstein (1993)

    Director
    Derek Jarman
    Producer
    Tariq Ali
    Subject
    Film Studies; Philosophy
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 69 minutes), £19.99

    A digitally- restored and remastered version of Derek Jarman’s film. It covers in tableaux form the greater part of the influential philosopher’s life. Written by literary theorist Terry Eagleton, the...

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  9. Face to Face (2009)

    Subject
    Art; Film studies; History; Literature; Media studies; Politics & government; Psychiatry
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 1050 minutes), £128.00

    All 35 episodes of the landmark FACE TO FACE series hosted by former politician John Freeman, broadcast between 1959-1962. Featuring guests from all backgrounds, the interview technique was insightful,...

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  10. Great Philosophers, The (15 Parts) (1987 Video)

    Producer
    Jill Dawson
    Subject
    Philosophy
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 15 x 45 min., 1996 sale: £99.00 (+VAT +p&p) each 1996 sale: £450.00 (+VAT +p&p) series

    An introduction to the history of Western philosophy from the ancient Greeks to the 20th century. Each programme features a contemporary philosopher who discusses influential thinkers and their ideas. 1:...

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