The Great Philosophers

Overview

Bryan Magee traces the history of western philosophy over two millennia, discussing the ideas of the past with an expert guest or contemporary philosopher.

Series details

First air date

1987

Last air date

1987

Status

Ended

Seasons

1

Episodes

15

Genres

Talk

Original language

EN

Origin country

GB

Networks

BBC One

Created by

Bryan Magee

Production

BBC

Cast

Bryan Magee

Host

Miles Burnyeat

Cast member

Martha C. Nussbaum

Cast member

Anthony Kenny

Cast member

Bernard Williams

Cast member

Anthony Quinton