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18th-century British philosophers

Philosophers born in the 18th century (and others important in the history of philosophy), listed alphabetically: Note: This list has a minimal criterion for inclusion and the relevance to philosophy of some individuals on the list is disputed. == A == Jacob Friedrich von Abel, (1751–1829) John Abercrombie, (1780–1844) Johann Heinrich Abicht, (1762–1816) John Adams, (1735–1826) Francesco Algarotti, (1712–1764) Archibald Alison, (1757–1839) John Allen, (1771–1843) Anton Wilhelm Amo, (1703 – c.

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  1. David Hume

    Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the work of David Hume, the philosopher and leading figure of the Scottish Enlightenment.

    6 October 2011

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    Featuring: Peter Millican, Helen Beebee, James Harris

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  2. Mary Astell

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the philosopher Mary Astell (1666 – 1731) who has been described as "the first English feminist".

    5 November 2020

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    Featuring: Hannah Dawson, Mark Goldie, Teresa Bejan

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  3. Mary Wollstonecraft

    Melvyn Bragg and guests John Mullan, Karen O'Brien and Barbara Taylor discuss the life and ideas of the pioneering British Enlightenment thinker Mary Wollstonecraft.

    31 December 2009

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    Featuring: Karen O'Brien, John Mullan, Barbara Taylor

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