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The sentence that gave a right to terror
A philosopher donates to charity and is accused of funding terrorism. What happens when a good deed becomes a twenty-year shadow?
The sentence that gave a right to terror
This episode explores the life and work of Ted Honderich, a philosopher whose consistent application of a single principle led to profound controversy. It examines the consequences of following one's beliefs to their most uncomfortable conclusions.
Person: Ted Honderich
Born: 1933
Location: Baden, Ontario
Field: Analytic Philosophy
Book: After the Terror
- Ted Honderich studied under A. J. Ayer at University College London…
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