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THIS WEEK
Monday, February 8
THE ART INSTINCT CD
Human tastes in the arts are evolutionary traits shaped by natural selection. So says Denis Dutton who argues that our love of beauty is inborn and shaped by evolution. Beauty, pleasure and skills are essential human values.
Tuesday, February 9
WACHTEL ON THE ARTS - Atom Egoyan CD
Eleanor Wachtel, host of Writers & Company, talks to Canadian filmmaker Atom Egoyan about his newest film Adoration and about growing up in the only Armenian family in Victoria and how his Armenian heritage has influenced his filmmaking.
Wednesday, Februray 10
THE TALE OF GENJI CD
 It is considered the world’s first novel, written in the 11th century by a 30 year-old Japanese woman. The Tale of Genji has been interpreted in hand scrolls, woodcuts, operas, manga and anime. There’s even a PlayStation 2 videogame. Broadcaster Teresa Goff considers why the novel continues to fascinate.
Thursday, February 11
A NOVEL APPROACH CD
Neuroscience and psychology explore why we think what we do. But how does what we read affect our minds? Hassan Santur delves into the works of Jane Austen and James Joyce to understand how novels work on our consciousness.
Friday, February 12
HOLD ME TIGHT CD
The independent, autonomous self is lionized in our culture. But recognizing the hold that attachment has on us, is the secret of lasting relationships. So says Sue Johnson, a leading couples’ therapist and a Canadian with an international following.
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