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Philosophy: Bernard-Henri Levy, Mary Warnock and Roger Scruton

Andrew Marr discusses the role of the public intellectual with the philosophers Bernard-Henri Levy, Baroness Mary Warnock and Roger Scruton.

Andrew Marr discusses the role of the public intellectual on Start the Week. The French philosopher, journalist and activist Bernard-Henri Levy flexes his muscles as he sets out his views on everything from literature to politics and fame, Baroness Mary Warnock looks at morality and what philosophers can add to the current debates about privacy, society and fairness, while Roger Scruton argues that his 'green philosophy' finds a natural home in right wing politics.
Producer: Katy Hickman.

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45 minutes

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  • Mon 5 Dec 2011 09:00
  • Mon 5 Dec 2011 21:30

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