- October 31, 1988 | A World of IdeasThe physics Nobelist discusses how the East and West approach scientific study and the understanding of scientific phenomena.
- October 17, 1988In this classic interview, Isaac Asimov explains that he is not an enemy of religion, how scientists are among the most moral people he knows and the urgent need to check population growth.
- 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 27, 1988 | Updated March 27, 2015 | A World of IdeasIn this episode, Bellah talks to Bill Moyers about the relationship of religion to politics and society.
- September 20, 1988 | A World of IdeasJust 12 years away from the 21st century, Bill asks a medical ethicists what he thinks is the most pressing ethical issue we have to face as our population ages and great advances in science are underway.
- September 14, 1988 | A World of IdeasEthicist Michael Josephson discusses society's emphasis on success — and how it may influence people to sacrifice their values.
- June 26, 1988 | Joseph Campbell and The Power of MythBill Moyers and Joseph Campbell discuss the common experience of God across cultures.