Season
Episode
E1An Introduction to PhilosophyJan 19, 197846mE2Marxist PhilosophyJan 26, 197846mE3Marcuse and the Frankfurt SchoolFeb 2, 197846mE4Martin Heidegger and Modern ExistentialismFeb 9, 197847mE5The Two Philosophies of WittgensteinFeb 16, 197849mE6Logical Positivism and its LegacyFeb 23, 197840mE7The Spell of Linguistic PhilosophyMar 2, 197846mE8Moral PhilosophyMar 9, 1978E9The Ideas of QuineMar 16, 197846mE10The Philosophy of LanguageMar 23, 197846mE11The Ideas of ChomskyMar 30, 197847mE12The Philosophy of ScienceApr 6, 197846mE13Philosophy and PoliticsApr 13, 197846mE14Philosophy and LiteratureApr 20, 197847mE15Philosophy: The Social ContextApr 27, 197846m
Men of Ideas
19789
Released
Jan 19, 1978
Country
United Kingdom
A captivating voyage into the world of intellectual exploration, where host Bryan Magee engages in illuminating dialogues with some of the most distinguished thinkers of the last century. Join Magee in riveting conversations with eminent guests like Herbert Marcuse, A. J. Ayer, John Searle, Noam Chomsky, Iris Murdoch, and W.V. Quine, as they unravel the complexities of philosophy, language, politics, and culture. From the radical reevaluation of Marxism by Herbert Marcuse to the profound insights on language by John Searle and Noam Chomsky, this series presents a tapestry of thought that has shaped our understanding of existence. With each episode, "Men of Ideas" offers a unique window into the minds of these leading philosophers, making it an intellectually invigorating experience for both avid scholars and curious minds alike.