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When does a balding man become bald?
Pete is losing his hair but can Philosophy tell him if he is bald? The Philosopher’s Arms searches for an answer with the help of Oxford University’s Dr Joseph Melia. Speaking to presenter Matthew Sweet, Dr Melia explains how the ancient sorites paradox can be applied to vague concepts such as baldness and tallness.
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