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The Great Philosophers

1987 · 1 season

Two thoughtful men talk ideas in a quiet room, rewarding close attention with clarity rather than drama.

Created by
Bryan Magee
Genres
Talk
Overview
Bryan Magee traces the history of western philosophy over two millennia, discussing the ideas of the past with an expert guest or contemporary philosopher.
How it feels
Measured and demanding.
About
Identity, morality, faith, fate
Content
No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.
Note
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    demanding, 4 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    Places
    None
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
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    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action0
    Horror0
    Humour2
    Realism10
    Romance0
    Tension1
    Darkness1
    Complexity8
    Emotional weight3

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    Genres
    talk
    Created by
    Bryan Magee
    Starring
    Bryan Magee, Miles Burnyeat, Martha C. Nussbaum, Anthony Kenny, Bernard Williams, Anthony Quinton, Michael Ayers, John Passmore
    Length
    1 seasons, 15 episodes
    Network
    BBC One
    Country
    United Kingdom

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