Interview with Noam Chomsky regarding his Linguistic work published at the time. The last part contains a discussion of his political views regarding the Vietnam war and Libertarian Socialism.

"What is it about human beings that enables them to make these noises that have such remarkable consequences; among them, the consequence that they do relate to reality?" John Searle discusses the history of the philosophy of language.

In our hyperlinked world, we can know anything, anytime. And this mass enlightenment, says Buddhist scholar Bob Thurman, is our first step toward Buddha nature. The first American to be ordained a Tibetan... more inside

At its height, the Roman empire encompassed Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. How did it keep prospering for over 400 years? And why did it come to a rapid end? Click on the 'Open' button at the... more inside

May 22, 2008. An hour with Fareed Zakaria, Editor of Newsweek International about his book The Post-American World. Zakaria argues that a "post-American" world order is beginning, in which the role... more inside

Tired of the typical "Hitchens (or any famous atheist) vs unprepared journalists" type of videos. Now if only we could have a debate between this guy and Dennett or Dawkins or Hitchens even, then we... more inside

Perhaps the greatest sculptor of the 17th century and an outstanding architect as well. Bernini created the Baroque style of sculpture and developed it to such an extent that other artists are of only... more inside

Harry Frankfurt is a professor emeritus in philosophy from Princeton University, and the author of the best-selling books "On Bullshit" and "On Truth"

Song: Compromiso ( Compromise) Dance by Anita la Maltesa. Guitar by Ramon Ruiz. http://www.flamenco-london.com/index.htm

In her first public appearance since husband Frank O'Connor's death, we see a rare personal side of Rand, interviewed by Phil Donahue. Topics include: The acknowledgment of achievement, the evils of altruism,... more inside