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Series 1: 2. Aristotle
Martha Nussbaum presents a programme about Aristotle, Plato's star pupil and tutor to the young Alexander the Great. His philosophy dominated western thought for many hundreds of years and is still studied at every university.
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Series 1: 3. Medieval Philosophy
Bryan Magee and guest Anthony Kenny discuss the work of the medieval philosophers and the contribution of figures such as St Augustine and Thomas Aquinas.\n
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The Great Philosophers
Series 1: 2. Aristotle
Martha Nussbaum presents a programme about Aristotle, Plato's star pupil and tutor to the young Alexander the Great. His philosophy dominated western thought for many hundreds o ...
13-10-2025
BBC 4
The Great Philosophers
Series 1: 1. Plato
Myles Burnyeat looks at Plato, the first western philosopher whose written works have survived.
13-10-2025
BBC 4