The Reith Lectures Episodes Available now
A Burning Fire—Colin Blakemore - Mechanics of the Mind
5/6 Colin Blakemore explores the evolution of speech and language.
A Child of the Moment—Colin Blakemore - Mechanics of the Mind
4/6 Neurobiologist Colin Blakemore explains how the brain creates and stores memories.
An Image of Truth—Colin Blakemore - Mechanics of the Mind
3/6 Neurobiologist Colin Blakemore explains how the mind creates sight and perception.
Chang Tzu and the Butterfly—Colin Blakemore - Mechanics of the Mind
2/6 Neurobiologist Colin Blakemore discusses why humans need to sleep.
The Divinest Part of Us—Colin Blakemore - Mechanics of the Mind
1/6 Neurobiologist Colin Blakemore explores the historic concepts of the brain.
The Birth of Exploration—Daniel Boorstin - America and the World Experience
1/6 Dr Daniel J Boorstin considers the importance of an adventurous spirit for exploration.
On Difference—Ralf Dahrendorf - The New Liberty
4/6 Professor Ralf Dahrendorf discusses the concept of difference and averages.
Justice Without Bondage—Ralf Dahrendorf - The New Liberty
3/6 Professor Ralf Dahrendorf evaluates how equality has affected liberal justice.
The Liberal Option—Ralf Dahrendorf - The New Liberty
2/6 Professor Ralf Dahrendorf explores the liberal options available to society.
From Expansion to Improvement—Ralf Dahrendorf - The New Liberty
1/6 Professor Ralf Dahrendorf defines liberty and evaluates its evolution in society.