276 episodes
Entitled Opinions (about Life and Literature) Robert Harrison
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4.9 • 8 Ratings
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Entitled Opinions is a literary talk show on Stanford University Radio, KZSU, in which Professor Robert Harrison interviews guests about issues that range from literature and philosophy to politics and sports.
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1910 - A conversation with Thomas Harrison
March 07, 2006. Listen to Professor Thomas Harrison of UCLA speak about the culture of expressionism in pre-WWI Europe.
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Albert Camus - A conversation with Jean-Marie Apostolidès
December 06, 2005. Listen to Stanford Professor Jean-Marie Apostolidès speak about the literary career of Albert Camus and his most famous novel, The Stranger.
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American Cemeteries - A conversation with Marilyn Yalom
February 28, 2006. Listen to Stanford Senior Scholar Marilyn Yalom speak about the cemeteries of America, including the cemeteries of New Orleans and what happened to them in the wake of Katrina,.
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American Corporations - A conversation with Drew Gibson
May 30, 2006. Listen to Silicon Valley businessman Drew Gibson speak about the state of American corporations and the philosophy that governs them.
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Americans in Paris - A conversation with Cécile Alduy
April 11, 2006. Listen to Stanford Professor Cécile Alduy speak about the long tradition of American writers in Paris, from Gertrude Stein to the beats.
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Ancient Athenian Democracy - A conversation with Josiah Ober
May 1, 2007--A conversation with Stanford Professor Josiah Ober about democracy in ancient Athens.
Customer Reviews
Fantasticly interesting & informative
This is one of my top 5 favourite Podcasts. I am so happy I discovered it and I hope it continues for ever (ok, for a long time). The range of subjects covered ensures the show never becomes repetitive or boring and it is often thought provoking. Listen to this programme if you want to sound well read and be able to hold your own at any dinner table conversation. Robert Harrison is a fantastic host and a great role model for budding podcasters.
Love it!
Entitled opinions has got to be one of the best finds on iTunesU. Fantastic discussions. Always a helpfull introduction to the topic under discussion, Robert Harrison is cool and obviously a true scholar.
Excellent
This program is interesting, yet subtle and thought provoking.
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