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Ralf Dahrendorf - The New Liberty

On Difference

Professor Ralf Dahrendorf discusses the concept of difference and averages.

• 30 mins

Daniel Boorstin - America and the World Experience

The Birth of Exploration

Dr Daniel J Boorstin considers the importance of an adventurous spirit for exploration.

• 30 mins

Colin Blakemore - Mechanics of the Mind

The Divinest Part of Us

Neurobiologist Colin Blakemore explores the historic concepts of the brain.

• 30 mins

Colin Blakemore - Mechanics of the Mind

Chang Tzu and the Butterfly

Neurobiologist Colin Blakemore discusses why humans need to sleep.

• 30 mins

Colin Blakemore - Mechanics of the Mind

An Image of Truth

Neurobiologist Colin Blakemore explains how the mind creates sight and perception.

• 30 mins

Colin Blakemore - Mechanics of the Mind

A Child of the Moment

Neurobiologist Colin Blakemore explains how the brain creates and stores memories.

• 30 mins

Colin Blakemore - Mechanics of the Mind

A Burning Fire

Colin Blakemore explores the evolution of speech and language.

• 30 mins

Colin Blakemore - Mechanics of the Mind

Madness and Morality

Professor Blakemore explores how society attempts to regulate the behaviour of its members

• 30 mins

A.H. Halsey - Change in British Society

To Know Ourselves

Professor A H Halsey explores the fluctuating characteristics of the British identity.

• 30 mins

A.H. Halsey - Change in British Society

Class-Ridden Prosperity

Professor A H Halsey investigates the class-ridden structure of Britain's Society.

• 30 mins

A.H. Halsey - Change in British Society

The Reconstitution of Status

A H Halsey explores the changing concept of 'Status' in British society.

• 30 mins

A.H. Halsey - Change in British Society

The Rise of Party

Professor A H Halsey traces the growth of organisations in Britain's society.

• 30 mins

A.H. Halsey - Change in British Society

Between the Generations

Professor A H Halsey examines the relationship between generations in a nuclear family.

• 30 mins

A.H. Halsey - Change in British Society

The Social Order

Professor A H Halsey evaluates the bond of fraternity found in the British Society.

• 30 mins

Edward Norman - Christianity and the World

The Political Christ

Reverend Edward Norman examines the politicisation of Christianity.

• 30 mins

Edward Norman - Christianity and the World

Ministers of Change

Reverend Norman explores who the 'Ministers of Change' are in society.

• 30 mins

Edward Norman - Christianity and the World

A New Commandment - Human Rights

Reverend Edward Norman contemplates if human rights are the newest form of Commandments.

• 30 mins

Edward Norman - Christianity and the World

The Imperialism of Political Religion

Reverend Edward Norman explores the Imperialism of Political Religion.

• 30 mins

Edward Norman - Christianity and the World

Not Peace, but a Sword

Edward Norman explores the religious politics in his lecture 'Not Peace, but a Sword'

• 30 mins

Edward Norman - Christianity and the World

The In-Dwelling Christ

Reverend Dr Edward Norman considers the importance of spirituality within Christianity.

• 30 mins

Ali Mazrui - The African Condition

The Garden of Eden in Decay

Professor Ali Mazrui examines the crisis of living standards in Africa.

• 30 mins

Ali Mazrui - The African Condition

The Cross of Humiliation

Professor Ali Mazrui examines injustices that have been inflicted on the African people.

• 30 mins

Ali Mazrui - The African Condition

A Clash of Cultures

Professor Ali Mazrui explores the conflicts between African and Western cultures.

• 30 mins

Ali Mazrui - The African Condition

The Burden of Underdevelopment

Professor Ali Mazrui examines the burden of Africa's economic underdevelopment.

• 30 mins

Ali Mazrui - The African Condition

Patterns of Identity

Professor Ali Mazrui explains the significance of the size and fragmentation of Africa.

• 30 mins

Ali Mazrui - The African Condition

In Search of Pax Africana

Professor Ali Mazrui explores how Africa's location holds the key to its destiny.

• 30 mins

Ian Kennedy - Unmasking Medicine

The Rhetoric of Medicine

Professor Sir Ian Kennedy analyses the role of the doctor in the modern world.

• 30 mins

Ian Kennedy - Unmasking Medicine

The New Magicians

Sir Ian Kennedy explains why he believes modern medicine has taken the wrong path.

• 30 mins

Ian Kennedy - Unmasking Medicine

Suffer the Little Children

Sir Ian Kennedy reviews how he believes the National Health Service could be improved.

• 30 mins

Ian Kennedy - Unmasking Medicine

If I Were You, Mrs B

Sir Ian Kennedy reviews the ethical judgements used by the medical profession.

• 30 mins