Basic Info

First Air: January 19, 1978

Rating: ⭐ 8.5/10 (2 votes)

Status: Ended

Seasons & Episodes

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 15

Last Episode

Name: Philosophy: The Social Context

Season: 1, Episode: 15

Air Date: 1978-04-27

Runtime: 46 min

World-renowned author and professor Bryan Magee and London School of Economics professor Ernest Gellner discuss contemporary philosophy, its historical and social backgrounds, and its role in modern society. Gellner examines the radical expansion of scientific knowledge and its dehumanizing effect on society as expressed by sociologist Max Weber. Marxism’s messianic expectation is blamed for its failure to reconstruct society. Gellner dismisses today’s philosophy of relativism as unworkable.

Men of Ideas

1978 1 seasons 15 episodes ⭐ 8.5/10 2 votes

Overview

A captivating voyage into the world of intellectual exploration, where host Bryan Magee engages in illuminating dialogues with some of the most distinguished thinkers of the last century. Join Magee in riveting conversations with eminent guests like Herbert Marcuse, A. J. Ayer, John Searle, Noam Chomsky, Iris Murdoch, and W.V. Quine, as they unravel the complexities of philosophy, language, politics, and culture. From the radical reevaluation of Marxism by Herbert Marcuse to the profound insights on language by John Searle and Noam Chomsky, this series presents a tapestry of thought that has shaped our understanding of existence. With each episode, "Men of Ideas" offers a unique window into the minds of these leading philosophers, making it an intellectually invigorating experience for both avid scholars and curious minds alike.

Genres

Documentary Talk

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Spoken Languages

English en

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Cast

Bryan Magee

Host / Self

Crew

Posters

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