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Why Confucius believed that honouring your ancestors is central to social harmony
Confucius’ philosophy of ‘filial piety’ – a fervent respect for one’s parents and ancestors – is still central to Chinese society, even among those who aren’t followers of Confucianism. This brief animation from BBC Radio 4’s A History of Ideas series explores why Confucius believed that the virtue of honouring one’s predecessors was vital for a successful, harmonious society.
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Political philosophy
The radical activist couple who fought for social change in the courtroom
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Technology and the self
A haunting scene from ‘Minority Report’ inspires a voyage into time and memory
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Family life
The stream-of-consciousness thoughts and memories that emerge while cooking a meal
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Human rights and justice
Can providing humanitarian aid be illegal? A troubling case from the US-Mexico border
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Family life
The precious family keepsakes that hold meaning for generations
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Neuroscience
This intricate map of a fruit fly brain could signal a revolution in neuroscience
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Information and communication
Coverage of the ‘balloon boy’ hoax forms a withering indictment of for-profit news
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Childhood and adolescence
Marmar is living through a devastating war – but she’d rather tell you about her new dress
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Meaning and the good life
Wander through the English countryside with two teens trying to make sense of the world
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