Philosophy Talk: Promises

Length 54:00
Licensor Philosophy Talk
Producer(s) Ben Manilla Productions
Formats Weekly Program
Topics Literature, Politics, Public Affairs
Produced Unspecified
Added to PRX May 15, 2008
 

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Summary:

What is the meaning of a promise?

Website:

http://philosophytalk.org/

Tones:

Engaging, Opinionated, Thoughtful

Description:

What is a promise: a prediction? A statement of intention? Is promising rational? Does it create an obligation? John and Ken promise to raise these issues and more with Sir Neil MacCormick from the University of Edinburgh, author of Rhetoric and the Rule of Law.