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Mass Death in Contemporary Philosophy

Posted on September 13, 1981 by Steve Weiss

Edith Wyschogrod discusses the evolution of philosophical thinking about death from ancient to modern times, claiming that death has always been a catalyst for philosophical thinking. She contends that twentieth-century bureaucracy and technology have led to new kinds of man-made, … Continue reading →

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Television and Children, Part 1 of 2

Posted on September 6, 1981 by Steve Weiss

Television historian Thomas Cripps and Eli Rubinstein, who was vice-chairman of the Surgeon General’s Scientific Advisory Committee on Television and the Young Viewer, address the social and cultural impact of television and film in the first of a two-part discussion. … Continue reading →

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