The puzzle of artistic greatness | Minna Salami, Stanley Fish, Meg Rosoff, Janne Teller

The puzzle of artistic greatness | Minna Salami, Stanley Fish, Meg Rosoff, Janne Teller

Should the origins of ideas matter as much as their substance? Our experts discuss.

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There has always been dispute over which ideas are most significant. But at least there used to be broad agreement about the hallmarks of quality and the great works in each field. Now, from literature to the social sciences, there are claims that previous standards were structures of prejudice and oppression, and calls are heard for greater inclusion.

How do we navigate this new space where there is so little agreement on merit? Should we abandon the notion of 'great works' altogether, or would this threaten the very survival of our culture and much that we hold to be valuable?

Literary theorist Stanley Fish, author of How I Live Now, Meg Rosoff, journalist and editor of MsAfropolitan, Minna Salami and writer and essayist Janne Teller rethink what makes a great work of art. Hosted by BBC Parliamentary Correspondent, Sean Curran.

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