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12 - Total Eclipse Of Descartes

Oct 01, 201854 min
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This week - Total Eclipse Of Descartes Series 1 Episode 3

One of Britain's finest comedians, Rob Newman, sets his sights on the world of philosophy, unpicking 3000 years of good and bad ideas to discover how we got into this mess. In a world gone mad, can philosophy provide the answer? 

In episode three, Rob navigates the wonders and pitfalls of genetics and internationalism.
Written and performed by Rob Newman

Edited by John Whitehall
Produced by Jon Harvey
Executive Producer: Richard Wilson
A Hat Trick production for BBC Radio 4

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