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A two-pound ticket that cost a voice its career
A philosopher's precision is tested when a two‑pound train ticket could topple his reputation. What would you do?
A two-pound ticket that cost a voice its career
This episode explores the story of Cyril Edwin Mitchinson Joad, a prominent British philosopher and public intellectual, whose career was irrevocably altered by a seemingly minor infraction. It delves into the complexities of a man who championed precision and integrity, yet found himself entangled in a situation that challenged his own principles.
Person: Cyril Edwin Mitchinson Joad
Date: April 12, 1948
Location: Waterloo to Exeter…
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