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The world’s leading thinkers, politicians and cultural figures interviewed by the BBC

Find out what the world’s leading thinkers, politicians and cultural figures really think, as they talk about their lives for thirty minutes on The Interview.

***The Interview is no longer broadcast on-air but you can listen to our archive below.***

A half hour interview with interesting and prominent people from around the world with a great range of interests and opinions. Each week, one person is put under the spotlight by either Owen Bennett-Jones or Carrie Gracie, the two presenters on The Interview.  

They explore topical issues, personal motivation and interviewee's hopes and fears. The style is informal and conversational, but at times searching and combative when required.

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The Interview Archive: 23/01/10 The Interview with Ronald Dworkin: Ronald Dworkin, Philosopher

23/01/10 The Interview with Ronald Dworkin

23/01/10 The Interview with Ronald Dworkin: Ronald Dworkin, Philosopher

Ronald Dworkin, Philosopher

BBC World Service - The Interview Archive, Ronald Dworkin, Philosopher

American philosopher Ronald Dworkin on how laws should be interpreted.

Ronald Dworkin, leading philosopher of law, brings his liberal principles to bear on recent touchstone issues ranging from gay marriage to the war on terror.

Professor Ronald Dworkin is one of the world's leading philosophers of law. On The Interview with Owen Bennett Jones, he brings his liberal principles to bear on issues ranging from gay marriage to whether George W Bush should be prosecuted for his role in the war on terror. And he shares his theory that collecting reptiles can get you into Harvard University.

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