Paul Millett
Senior Lecturer in Classics at the University of Cambridge
1 episode
Covers topics in categories such as:
PhilosophyPhilosophers of educationPhilosophers of loveCritics of religionsAncient Greek philosophers of mindExecuted philosophersIrony theoristsClassical theismAncient Greek political philosophers5th-century BC Greek philosophersAncient Athenian philosophersSocrates5th-century BC AtheniansAncient Greek epistemologists, Ancient Greek ethicistsForced suicides470s BC births
Socrates
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the iconic Greek philosopher Socrates. He is the founder of Western philosophy, he was funny, irritating and rude but left not a single word in his own hand.
27 September 2007
Also featuring: Angie Hobbs, David Sedley
PhilosophyCritics of religionsClassical theismAncient Greek philosophers of mindPhilosophers of love5th-century BC Greek philosophersForced suicidesAncient Athenian philosophersSocratesAncient Greek political philosophers5th-century BC Athenians470s BC birthsExecuted philosophersIrony theoristsPhilosophers of educationAncient Greek epistemologists, Ancient Greek ethicists5th century BCGreece