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A Point of View Episodes

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    The Meaning of Evil

    John Gray turns to the writer Patricia Highsmith for a perspective on the meaning of evil.

  2. The Myth of Modernity

    John Gray draws on the novels of Mervyn Peake to expose the myth of modernity.

  3. The Limits of Materialism

    John Gray draws on Walter de la Mare to argue against the creed of scientific materialism.

  4. John Gray: Bitcoin's Cyber Freedom

    John Gray wonders what the rise of the cyber currency Bitcoin tells us about ourselves.

  5. Adam Gopnik: On Children Leaving 成人快手

    Adam Gopnik reflects on the terrible day when children leave home.

  6. Science, Magic and Madness

    Adam Gopnik on the difference between magic and science.

  7. The Irrationality of Nations

    Topical issues. Every nation has a core irrationality, or so says Adam Gopnik.

  8. The secret of a happy marriage

    Adam Gopnik presents his formula for a happy marriage - lust, laughter and loyalty.

  9. Turkish notions

    Adam Gopnik reflects on why we overrate masters and underrate mastery.

  10. Celestial Bodies

    Lisa Jardine reflects on comets and the lessons to be learned from early astronomers.

  11. Dame Mary Cartwright

    Lisa Jardine celebrates the achievements of wartime mathematician Dame Mary Cartwright.

  12. Modern Medicis

    Lisa Jardine celebrates the influence of art connoisseur Sir Denis Mahon.

  13. The Winter Queen

    Lisa Jardine celebrates Elizabeth of Bohemia, who deserves a larger place in history.

  14. In Praise of Birmingham

    David Cannadine defends Birmingham against a slur in Jane Austen's Emma.

  15. Grand Central celebration

    David Cannadine celebrates the saving of New York's century-old Grand Central station.

  16. The Love of Bears

    David Cannadine reflects on the enduring appeal of the teddy bear in contemporary culture.

  17. Presidential Inaugurations

    David Cannadine reflects on the history of American presidential inaugurations.

  18. Urban Designs

    Will Self laments what he sees as an absence of rational urban planning in our big cities.

  19. Terminal Thoughts

    Will Self wants to 'nudge society in the direction of considering suicide acceptable'.

  20. American Ambivalence

    Will Self reflects on the confused love-hate relationship between Britain and the US.

  21. Will Self: The British Vomitorium

    With the excesses of Christmas behind us, Will Self appeals for a major lifestyle change.

  22. Economics Priesthood

    Will Self warns against the false prophets of the new priesthood of economics.

  23. Digital Past

    Will Self reflects on the effect of digital technology on his perception of time.

  24. Trustworthiness Before Trust

    Onora O'Neill reflects anew on the theme of trust, the subject of her Reith lectures.

  25. Are students getting their money's worth?

    Mary Beard reflects on why 'customer satisfaction' surveys have no place in universities.

  26. On Pompeii

    Mary Beard ponders the rights and wrongs of archaeological restoration.

  27. Mary Beard: Age of Consent

    Mary Beard reflects on the arbitrary nature of some laws, including the age of consent.

  28. Rich man, poor man

    Mary Beard on the long history of the rich looking down their noses at the poor.

  29. Understanding Contemporary China 4/4

    How can the undemocratic Chinese state enjoy authority in the eyes of its population?

  30. Who are the Chinese? 3/4

    In his third talk on understanding China, Martin Jacques explores the nature of race.

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