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John Searle: Minds, Brains and Science: 1984

American philosopher and Professor of Philosophy at the University of California, Berkeley, John Searle examines the connections between Minds, Brains and Science.

The Freedom of the Will

6/6 Professor John Searle examines the evidence for and against the existence of free will.

First broadcast: 12 Dec 1984

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A Changing Reality

5/6 Professor John Searle explores the limitations of human behavioural science.

First broadcast: 05 Dec 1984

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Walk to Patagonia

4/6 Professor John Searle analyses how our mental activities can produce our behaviour.

First broadcast: 28 Nov 1984

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Grandmother Knew Best

3/6 Professor John Searle examines the discipline of cognitive science.

First broadcast: 21 Nov 1984

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Beer Cans & Meat Machines

2/6 Professor John Searle considers whether a digital computer can be taught to think.

First broadcast: 14 Nov 1984

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The Freedom of the Will

6/6 Professor John Searle examines the evidence for and against the existence of free will.

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Wed 12 Dec 1984 09:00 BBC Radio 4

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