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Sherlock Holmes and the Romance of Reason

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John Gray reflects on the enduring appeal of Sherlock Holmes at a time when we've lost confidence in the power of reason alone to solve problems. "Seeming to find order in the chaos of events by using purely rational methods, he actually demonstrates the enduring power of magic."
Producer:
Sheila Cook.

Published on Friday, 17th August 2012.

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