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A seventy-six-year-old man walks toward the most dangerous man on the planet
A 76-year-old philosopher confronts the world's most dangerous man to help a young woman. What is the most powerful weapon in a confrontation?
A seventy-six-year-old man walks toward the most dangerous man on the planet
This episode explores the life of Alfred Jules Ayer, known as Freddie, and the philosophy he developed. It questions what truly constitutes the most dangerous thing a person can bring into a room.
Person: Alfred Jules Ayer
Date: 1987
Location: Manhattan
Topic: Philosophy
- Freddie Ayer, at seven years old, was sent to boarding school in Eastbourne in 1917, learning to live…
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