October 13, 1988 | A World of Ideas
The economist and sociologist on the “economic miracle” of East Asia, and what it reveals about the state of our democracy and the relationship of character to capitalism.
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October 11, 1988 | A World of IdeasIn this 1988 interview, the author discusses how the best writers are a nuisance to society, always preferring the uncomfortable truth to the comfortable lie.
October 10, 1988 | A World of IdeasThe political philosopher talks about the the power of central government, privatization of government services, Reaganism, and the meaning of collective identity.
October 7, 1988 | A World of IdeasThe physician and philosopher on pain, ease of suffering, and what it means to end a life.
October 6, 1988 | A World of IdeasOn this episode of World of Ideas, Bill Moyers talks with the physician-philosopher about the questions science can't answer, including the idea of soul.
October 5, 1988 | A World of IdeasThe liberal religious leader talks about why even the faithful should cultivate doubts, how to question our virtues, and what we'd learn from an evening with Jerry Falwell.
October 3, 1988 | A World of IdeasThe renowned ethicist talks about breaking and keeping the public trust.
September 30, 1988 | A World of IdeasOne of America’s best-known historians talks about how modern politicians differ from those of the American Revolution.
September 29, 1988Author Chinua Achebe talks with Bill about the challenges of forging cultural identity in postcolonial Africa.
