Sen, an economist and Professor, Oxford University, England, Theoretically discusses the meaning of Liberty and problems inherent in its definition. Side One: Introduction of Sen by Professor McLeod. Sen notes the many paradoxes within the concept of liberty and outlines the incompatibility of liberty with the pareto principle. Dr. sen challenges the adequacy of the control and power views of liberty, preferring a social choice theory. Side Two: Continuation of lecture (first 1/2) Second 1/2 Sen alswers questions from audience.
A discussion of socialist thought. From a philosophical perspective, Mr. Harrington addresses the concepts of solidarity and compassion in the social context. Side One: Introduction by Mr. Gerald Hodge. Address by Michael Harrington. Side Two: Continuation of Address and Question and Answer period.
The topic of equality is explored in depth beginning with a discussion of some of the difficult issues in describing equality. Side One: Address by Mr. Dworkin. Side Two: Address continues, cuts off before the end of the lecture.
Author and editor Marilyn Ferguson discusses the processes of intellectual and social advancement. She outlines the steps involved in change which lead to a shift in the paradigm. Ms. Ferguson argues that the process of advancement should not be hindered b the resistance to change since this results in discouragement of those with fresh ideas and that ideas need to be freely distributed. She examines methods of solving problems and concludes that in order to do so it is necessar that one exist within the paradox of being utterly realistic and visionary. Side One: above lecture (1/3 of tape only - only 2/3 blank). Side Two: talk by Roger Caron, former prisoner and author of Go Boy and Bingo discusses life in prison and out.
Ms. Ferguson discusses processes of intellectual and social advancement. Side One: Address by Marilyn Ferguson continues. (part of this is a repeat of sr517). Side Two: music.
A comparison of George Orwell's book 1984 to the actual year 1984, in which Mr. Illich discusses two changes to language: 1) the reduction of language to a minimum of words forming a code, as in today's computer languages, which results in communication without meaning, and 2) the evolution of nonsense words, resulting in language pollution. Side One: Introduction by Dr. John Meisel. Address by Ivan Illich. Side Two: Question and answer period continues (but starts halfway through tape).
Dr. O'Brien discusses health care strategies. Side One: Dr. O'Brien introduced as having a 27 year career as a health care practioner, teacher and administrator. Side 1 of Lecture "Health Care: A feminist Perspective" Same as side 1 of sr562. Side Two: Side 2 of lecture - Health Care: A Feminist perspective by Dr. Mary O'Brien. Followed by a question and answer period. Second 1/2 of tape is blank.
Dr. O'Brien discusses health care strategies. Side One: "Health Care: A feminist perspective" by Dr. Mary O'Brien. Same as side 1 of sr561. Side Two: "Health care: A Feminist perspective" by Dr. Mary O'Brien. Same as side 2 of sr561, but has more questions. Last part of tape blank.
Mr. Symons addresses problems of freedom and liberty in light of George Orwell's 1984. Side One: Introduction by Chancellor Benedickson. Address by Julian Symons. Side Two: address continues.
