A romp through the history of philosophy...

Language and Mind: What is rationality? What is consciousness? How do we manage to express our thoughts and experiences in language? 

Metaphysics and Epistemology: what exists, what is its nature and how can we acquire knowledge of it? 

Moral and Political Philosophy: how should we live? What constitutes a just state? 

<p>A discussion of the history and philosophical significance of scholasticism from medieval times to early modernity, and even today.</p> 

Part 1.2. Gives a very brief history of philosophy from the 'birth of philosophy' in Ancient Greece through the rise of Christianity in Europe in the Middle Ages through to the Renaissance, the Reformation and the birth of the Modern Period. 

<p>"I podcast, therefore I am", said one of the great philosophical thinkers of our time.<br /> In today's podcast, we're going to try and give you a complete history of philosophy in about 30 minutes - from Socrates to Jean-Paul Sartre  – without all the boring bits! </p> <p>Sho ... Show More

<p>The evolution of Aristotelian philosophy from John Mair in the late 15th century to John Case in the late 16th century.</p> 

Philosophy can sometimes be an exercise in abstract, "pure" reason, unsullied by the demands of the body or the contingencies of history. But this week we're placing history and corporeality front and centre, with a look at the intimate lives of four eminent philosophers, and ask ... Show More

We talk about an art that started with ancient Greek philosophers 

The co-author of the African run of the History of Philosophy Podcast (and new book) joins us to go over philosophical works from 2200-1400 BCE: "The Instruction of Ptahhotep," "The Instruction Addressed to King Merikare," "The Great Hymn to the Aten," "The Dispute Between a Man ... Show More

Today, we’re going to delve for the first time into one of Nietzsche’s influences. Heraclitus is known for his sayings such as “Everything flows”, and “One cannot step into the same river twice.” Heraclitus lived during a time before philosophy was well-defined as a discipline, a ... Show More

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the consolation of Philosophy. In the 6th century AD, a successful and intelligent Roman politician called Boethius found himself unjustly accused of treason. Trapped in his prison cell, awaiting a brutal execution, he found solace in philosophical ... Show More