Paris Institute for Critical Thinking

Jan 07 2024 72 ep. 37 mins 997
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The Paris Institute for Critical Thinking (PICT) is a non-profit educational organization based in Paris, France. Devoted to teaching and research in the humanities and arts, the institute offers a university-quality program of lectures, workshops, conferences, and 18-hour courses, all in the English language. Our aim is to provide a space for all English speakers regardless of background to engage in intellectual reflection and critical conversation. Subscribe above to follow our numerous Podcasts.

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A Cloud in Love, a children's tale by Nazim Hikmet, translated from Turkish into English by Evrim Emir-Sayers, audio recording by David Selim Sayers (Paris, France), 2023. Read the story here: https://parisinstitute.org/a-cloud-in-love/ soundcloud: @parisinstitute instagram: www.instagram.com/parisinstitute/ facebook: www.facebook.com/parisinstitute.org/ twitter: twitter.com/Pari

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