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The Great Philosophers
A history of western philosophy in 15 parts.
The Great Philosophers Episodes
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
Series 1: 1. Plato
Myles Burnyeat looks at Plato, the first western philosopher whose written works have survived.
13-10-2025
BBC 4
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
13-10-2025
BBC 4