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A zoologist and a philosopher meet in a pub: what do they talk about?

Matthew Sweet
Dates:22 September 2014
Times:20:00 - 20:30
What is it:Screening
Organiser:School of Social Sciences
Who is it for:Adults, Alumni, Current University students, General public
Speaker:Matthew Cobb, Helen Beebee
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  • BBC Radio 4: The Philsopher's Arms

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  • In category "Screening"
  • In group "(SoSS) Philosophy"
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Two colleagues (zoologist and philosopher respectively) will be taking part in the Radio 4 programme 'The Philosopher’s Arms, hosted by Matthew Sweet (pictured). Professors Helen Beebee and Matthew Cobb will discuss scientific knowledge and how we make predictions based on our past experience.

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Matthew Cobb

Role: Professor

  • http://www.ls.manchester.ac.uk/people/profile/?personid=414

Helen Beebee

Role: Professor

  • http://staffprofiles.humanities.manchester.ac.uk/Profile.aspx?Id=Helen.Beebee

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