Men of Ideas
Documentary·Talk·1978·1 Seasons
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.
Starring: Bryan Magee
Episodes
Season 1
S01 | E01
An Introduction to Philosophy
1978-01-19
S01 | E02
Marxist Philosophy
1978-01-26
S01 | E03
Marcuse and the Frankfurt School
1978-02-02
S01 | E04
Martin Heidegger and Modern Existentialism
1978-02-09
S01 | E05
The Two Philosophies of Wittgenstein
1978-02-16
S01 | E06
Logical Positivism and its Legacy
1978-02-23
S01 | E07
The Spell of Linguistic Philosophy
1978-03-02
S01 | E08
Moral Philosophy
1978-03-09
S01 | E09
The Ideas of Quine
1978-03-16
S01 | E10
The Philosophy of Language
1978-03-23
S01 | E11
The Ideas of Chomsky
1978-03-30
S01 | E12
The Philosophy of Science
1978-04-06
S01 | E13
Philosophy and Politics
1978-04-13
S01 | E14
Philosophy and Literature
1978-04-20
S01 | E15
Philosophy: The Social Context
1978-04-27
Cast

Bryan Magee
Host / Self