In Our Time: Philosophy
BBC Radio 4From Altruism to Wittgenstein, philosophers, theories and key themes.
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 155 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss one of the most significant philosophers of the twentieth century, Philippa Foot (1920 - 2010). Her central question was, “Why be moral?” Drawing on Aristotle and Aquinas, Foot spent her life working through her instin... more
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the idea that some kind of consciousness is present not just in our human brains but throughout the universe, right down to cells or even electrons. This is panpsychism and its proponents argue it offers a compelling a... more
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Nicolas de Condorcet (1743-94), known as the Last of the Philosophes, the intellectuals in the French Enlightenment who sought to apply their learning to solving the problems of their world. He became a passionate beli... more
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the most influential work of Thorstein Veblen (1857-1929). In 1899, during America’s Gilded Age, Veblen wrote The Theory of the Leisure Class as a reminder that all that glisters is not gold. He picked on traits of the... more
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- Melvyn is an interesting choice…
Overall a very interesting series of discussions. What’s strange is that Melvyn Bragg knows nothing about philosophy. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing. It lets the guests speak in much longer, more insightful discourses. With hosts who know the topic they tend to burst in a lot to show their bona fides. Melvyn does the opposite, which makes for a better conversation. The one big drawback is that the guests are often lost as to how to answer his leads. He’ll say something like “tell me abou... more
Apple Podcasts4Thaiboxer63
United States9 months ago - Misogynistic Melvyn Bragg
I cannot stand how frequently this man interrupts and speaks over women in this podcast. It is distracting, especially when this behavior isn’t mirrored with male guests. Lovely subject matter and guests, however, I can’t stand the host.
Apple Podcasts1Benji X.United States10 months ago - Interrupting
To the host: Please stop interrupting the female guests as they are speaking. Let them speak and let them finish their thoughts. Thank you.
Apple Podcasts2Andromeda SeaUnited Statesa year ago - So far so good
I’ve been scrolling through the old episodes and listening to the ones that stand out to me. I like the format and I like the Tid-bit approach to topics. It’s not overpowering and they don’t go deep down in rabbit holes. Just enough to give you the gist of it.
Apple Podcasts4Tyson621United Statesa year ago - All podcasts
In our time podcasts are an invaluable sources of information as I work through my PhD in Education Program. Thank you for sharing such interesting and rich conversations!
Apple Podcasts5Shar from Canada
Canadaa year ago
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