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Jun 2017
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#016 Is Philosophy More Important Than E...

Russell Brand
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This week philosopher Simon Critchley enlightens us to the roots of philosophy, as well as topics including football as ‘working class ballet’, what constitutes a 'good death’, and the relevance and importance of philosophy in these times.

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