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A History of Ideas

BBC Radio 4

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the work of key philosophers and their theories.

PublishesDailyEpisodes60Founded9 years ago
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Barrister Harry Potter asks whether we can believe the evidence of our own eyes. It's a vital question for the justice system today and Harry traces it back to the work of 18th century Philosopher David Hume. Hume, a key figure in the Scottish Enligh... more

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 122 ratings
  • A gold gem is found

    One of the best, not to say the «one» kind of podcast full of delight and knowledge.

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    5
    Tchaikonsky
    Norway3 years ago
  • Mehyar Abou Matouk

    Thoughts provoking.

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    5
    Meyar Cella
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Awful

    I listened to a single episode. It rarely spoke of the philosopher in the title, went on a tangent that wasn't relevant and ended with conjecture instead of facts. I won't be giving this another chance.

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    mfgeorge1
    Canada7 years ago
  • Get Your Brain Working

    Great series. Bite sized brain snacks.

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    United Kingdom9 years ago

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