Date
10-23-1978
Series
Second Morden Lectures
Length
55 minutes
Notes
In the first of two lectures at Portland State, Sir Medawar, a philosopher, author, and Nobel Prize winning scientist, addressed the question of whether or not there are external or internal limitations to human comprehension, particularly in the area of science. The lecture, which took place in Lincoln Hall at Portland State, was introduced by PSU President Joseph C. Blumel and Vice President for Academic Affairs Leon Richelle.
Transferred and preserved by Portland State University Library’s Special Collections with the generous support of the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Oregon State Library.
Subjects
Philosophy, Science, Communication
Original Format
Reel to reel, 3.75 ips, 2 track, mono
Rights
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Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/11437
Recommended Citation
Medawar, Peter Brian, ""Is Human Understanding Finite?"" (1978). Special Collections: Oregon Public Speakers. 181.
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/11437
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Communication Commons, Epistemology Commons, History of Science, Technology, and Medicine Commons, Philosophy of Science Commons
Description
Transcript added July 21, 2020.
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