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Our Research Director, Nick Spencer took part in a conversation with philosopher Julian Baggini on the Christian origins of human rights.
Drawing on his recently published book, "The Evolution of the West. How Christiantiy Has Shaped Our Values", Nick Spencer argues that Christianity provides the most solid philosophical foundation for human rights and the legal tradition that grows on them.
Listen to the conversation here (from minute 36 onwards).
Image from BBC Radio 4, Wikipedia.