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Aug 17
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Sari Nusseibeh on Philosophy and Conflic...

EDMONDS AND WARBURTON
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Many people think philosophical discucssion is a luxury in times of conflict, but the Palestinian philosopher Sari Nusseibeh is more optimistic. In this episode of Philosophy Bites, recorded in early 2025, he explains why.

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