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Sherlock Holmes and the Romance of Reason

John Gray reflects on the enduring appeal of Sherlock Holmes at a time when we've lost confidence in the power of reason alone to solve problems.

John Gray reflects on the enduring appeal of Sherlock Holmes at a time when we've lost confidence in the power of reason alone to solve problems. "Seeming to find order in the chaos of events by using purely rational methods, he actually demonstrates the enduring power of magic."
Producer:
Sheila Cook.

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10 minutes

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Sun 19 Aug 2012 08:50

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  • Fri 17 Aug 2012 20:50
  • Sun 19 Aug 2012 08:50

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