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Thirty Seconds That Asked What You Would Risk
A British professor tries to cross a guarded border with a risky bag. What would you risk for a dangerous idea?
Thirty Seconds That Asked What You Would Risk
This episode explores the life of Roger Scruton, a philosopher who challenged established ideas and faced significant personal and political consequences for his beliefs. It delves into the origins of his convictions and the moments that shaped his intellectual journey.
Person: Roger Scruton
Date: 1985
Location: Czechoslovak border
Status: Undesirable Person
Topic: Philosophy
- Roger Scruton was placed on Czechoslovakia's Index of…
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