Information on "Education"
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4 Feb 2013
Manifesto for a New Economy With James Gustave Speth
In this audio presentation, environmentalist James Gustave Speth argues that current societies such as the United States overemphasize economic growth, profits and power to the detriment of people and the environment. More on «Manifesto for a New Economy With James Gustave Speth»
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24 Jan 2013
The Revenge Of Geography: What the Map Tells us About Coming Conflicts and the Battle Against Fate
While demonstrating a breadth and depth of knowledge spanning not only current geopolitics but centuries of history, Robert Kaplan uses this audio opportunity to emphasize the continued importance of geography in shaping our destinies. More on «The Revenge Of Geography: What the Map Tells us About Coming Conflicts and the Battle Against Fate»
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11 Jun 2012
Philosophy And Activism With Peter Singer
In this audio presentation, Princeton philosopher Peter Singer discusses utilitarianism and its implications for ethical conduct and social change. More on «Philosophy And Activism With Peter Singer»
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4 May 2012
When are Drones Strikes Ethical?
This audio presentation focuses on John Brennan's very public defense of American drone strikes. More on «When are Drones Strikes Ethical?»
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16 Apr 2012
Why Nations Fail
In this audio presentation, Daron Acemoglu, who is the co-author of "Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty," does as the title of his book suggests - e. More on «Why Nations Fail»
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16 Mar 2012
Seth Lazar On Self-Defense In War
In this audio presentation, philosopher Seth Lazar discusses the concept of self-defense and its relationship to just war theory. More on «Seth Lazar On Self-Defense In War» -
15 Mar 2012
Valuing With Samuel Scheffler
In this audio presentation, New York University's Samuel Scheffler presents his work on valuing as a philosophical concept, with a particular emphasis on its relationship to terrorism, immigration and more. More on «Valuing With Samuel Scheffler»
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31 May 2011
Dignity and Global Security
In this audio presentation, three experts explore the intrinsic relationship between dignity and global security. More on «Dignity and Global Security»
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24 Feb 2011
Negotiating Behavior With Richard Solomon
In this audio presentation, the United States Institute of Peace's Richard Solomon 1) discusses his role in the Nixon administration's 'breakthrough to China' and speculates on the future trajectory of US-China relations; 2) recalls hi... More on «Negotiating Behavior With Richard Solomon»
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7 Oct 2010
Islam, Identitiy, and Globalization with Tariq Ramadan
In this audio presentation, Oxford University Professor Tariq Ramadan discusses his book "What I Believe. More on «Islam, Identitiy, and Globalization with Tariq Ramadan»
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