The Leonard Lopate Show: A Philosophy of Giving

The Leonard Lopate Show

A Philosophy of Giving

Thursday, February 26, 2004

(Maimonides)

Julie Salamon finds modern answers to old questions. Using the philosophy of the 12th century physician and philosopher Maimonides (also known as Rambam), she explains why it’s important to give and be generous. And Michael Dobbs talks about a German sabotage mission that sent eight agents to Long Island and Florida in the summer of 1942.

Julie Salamon

Julie Salamon's book is Rambam's Ladder: A Meditation on Generosity and Why it is Necessary to Give. Salamon is a culture writer for the New York Times and is the author of several previous books, including The Net of Dreams: A Family's Search for a Rightful Place.

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Michael Dobbs

Michael Dobbs has thoroughly researched the FBI archives to find material for his new book, Saboteurs: The Nazi Raid on America. Eight German saboteurs were trained under the Nazis, went to the East Coast by submarine, and disembarked with the aim of infiltrating American life and finding potential targets for ...

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