Self East and West (Part 1)
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The first of three podcasts on conceptions of self, East and West, looks at how the self needs to be cultivated. With Akeel Bilgrami, Thomas Kasulis and Edward Slingerland. Produced in association with the Berggruen Institute's Philosophy and Culture Centre. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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