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 religionsIrony theoristsExecuted philosophersAncient Greek philosophers of mindAncient Greek political philosophersClassical theismAncient Greek epistemologists, Ancient Greek ethicists5th-century BC AtheniansAncient Athenian philosophersSocrates5th-century BC Greek philosophersForced 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
PhilosophyAncient Greek political philosophersPhilosophers of educationAncient Greek epistemologists, Ancient Greek ethicistsForced suicidesIrony theorists470s BC birthsExecuted philosophersAncient Greek philosophers of mindCritics of religions5th-century BC AtheniansAncient Athenian philosophersSocratesPhilosophers of love5th-century BC Greek philosophersClassical theism