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Wim Wenders on Peace, Richard King on Taking Offence

Presented by Philip Dodd. Film director Wim Wenders and philosopher Mary Zournazi discuss the need for a new language of peace. Richard King debates the politics of taking offence.

Film director Wim Wenders and Australian philosopher Mary Zournazi explain why they believe we need a new visual and moral language for peace. Their new book called Inventing Peace explore a series of literary and cinematic examples of artworks which address war and peace.
Richard King outlines why he believes taking offence has become a political tactic and is on the rise around the world. His new book is called On Offence: The Politics of Indignation.
Presenter: Philip Dodd
Producer: Laura Thomas.

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45 minutes

Chapters

  • Richard King on taking offence

    Is taking offence on the rise; has it become a political tactic?

    Duration: 23:44

  • German film maker Wim Wenders and Australian philosopher Mary Zournazi on peace

    Why they believe we need a new visual and moral language for peace.

    Duration: 19:28

Wim Wenders and Mary Zournazi on Peace

Wim Wenders and Mary Zournazi on Peace

: A Dialogue on Perception by and 听is available in听 hardback.

Photo Credit:听 Lian Lunson

Richard King on Offence

Richard King on Offence
On Offence: The Politics of Indignation by is available in paperback and ebook

Credits

Role Contributor
Interviewed Guest Wim Wenders
Interviewed Guest Mary Zournazi
Interviewed Guest Richard King
Interviewed Guest Philip Dodd
Producer Laura Thomas

Broadcast

  • Wed 26 Feb 2014 22:00

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