http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qyklThe history of ideas discussed by Melvyn Bragg and guests including Philosophy, science, literature, religion and the influence these ideas have on us today.The history of ideas discussed by Melvyn Bragg and guests including Philosophy, science, literature, religion and the influence these ideas have on us today.BBC Radio 4BBCpodcast.support@bbc.co.uken-gb720http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/assets/artwork/iotp.jpghttp://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qykl(C) BBC 2011Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:03:10 +0000Melvin, brag, history, science, philosophy, culture, BBC, radio 4, ideas, thoughtMelvin, brag, history, science, philosophy, culture, BBC, radio 4, ideas, thoughtnononadultMelvyn Bragg discusses the ideas of Thomas Malthus, the Victorian clergyman whose work, 'An Essay on the Principle of Population', forecast that soon the population would outstrip food supply. His philosophy regarding population became known as 'Malthusianism'. But was there any truth in his predictions and what impact did his essay have at the time? Melvyn is joined by Karen O’Brien, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education at the University of Birmingham; Mark Philp, Lecturer in Politics at the University of Oxford; and Emma Griffin, Senior Lecturer in History at the University of East Anglia.Melvyn Bragg discusses the ideas of Thomas Malthus, the Victorian clergyman whose work, 'An Essay on the Principle of Population', forecast that soon the population would outstrip food supply. His philosophy regarding population became known as...Melvyn Bragg discusses the ideas of Thomas Malthus, the Victorian clergyman whose work, 'An Essay on the Principle of Population', forecast that soon the population would outstrip food supply. His philosophy regarding population became known as 'Malthusianism'. But was there any truth in his predictions and what impact did his essay have at the time? Melvyn is joined by Karen O’Brien, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education at the University of Birmingham; Mark Philp, Lecturer in Politics at the University of Oxford; and Emma Griffin, Senior Lecturer in History at the University of East Anglia.Wed, 22 Jun 2011 17:34:00 +010042:01http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20110622-1734.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20110622-1734b.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss one of the most famous statements in philosophy: "Cogito ergo sum" or "I think therefore I am". With Susan James, John Cottingham and Stephen Mulhall.Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss one of the most famous statements in philosophy: "Cogito ergo sum" or "I think therefore I am". With Susan James, John Cottingham and Stephen Mulhall....Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss one of the most famous statements in philosophy: "Cogito ergo sum" or "I think therefore I am". With Susan James, John Cottingham and Stephen Mulhall.Thu, 28 Apr 2011 10:00:00 +010042:18http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20110428-1000.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20110428-1000b.mp3BBC Radio 4Do we have the freedom to control our actions? Melvyn Bragg discusses free will with Simon Blackburn, Helen Beebee and Galen Strawson.Do we have the freedom to control our actions? Melvyn Bragg discusses free will with Simon Blackburn, Helen Beebee and Galen Strawson....Do we have the freedom to control our actions? Melvyn Bragg discusses free will with Simon Blackburn, Helen Beebee and Galen Strawson.Thu, 10 Mar 2011 10:23:00 +000042:20http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20110310-1023.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20110310-1023b.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the seminal work of literary criticism by Aristotle, his 'Poetics'. Full of advice about how to write and appreciate tragedy and epic poetry, the book had a huge influence on French renaissance drama and beyond. Melvyn is joined by Angie Hobbs, Associate Professor of Philosophy and Senior Fellow in the Public Understanding of Philosophy at the University of Warwick; Nick Lowe is Reader in Classical Literature at Royal Holloway, University of London; and Stephen Halliwell, Professor of Greek at the University of St. Andrews.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the seminal work of literary criticism by Aristotle, his 'Poetics'. Full of advice about how to write and appreciate tragedy and epic poetry, the book had a huge influence on French renaissance drama and beyond. Melvyn...Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the seminal work of literary criticism by Aristotle, his 'Poetics'. Full of advice about how to write and appreciate tragedy and epic poetry, the book had a huge influence on French renaissance drama and beyond. Melvyn is joined by Angie Hobbs, Associate Professor of Philosophy and Senior Fellow in the Public Understanding of Philosophy at the University of Warwick; Nick Lowe is Reader in Classical Literature at Royal Holloway, University of London; and Stephen Halliwell, Professor of Greek at the University of St. Andrews.Thu, 27 Jan 2011 07:46:00 +000042:00http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20110127-0746.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20110127-0746c.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the ancient religion and philosophy, Daoism. Said to date from the 6th century BC when a wise man called Laozi wrote the 'Scripture of the Way and its Power', the 'Daodejing'; Daoism plays a significant role in Chinese culture in general and is now one of the most influential religions worldwide. Melvyn is joined by Tim Barrett, Professor of East Asian History at SOAS; Martin Palmer, Director of the International Consultancy on Religion, Education and Culture; and Hilde De Weerdt,Fellow and Tutor in Chinese History at Pembroke College, University of Oxford.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the ancient religion and philosophy, Daoism. Said to date from the 6th century BC when a wise man called Laozi wrote the 'Scripture of the Way and its Power', the 'Daodejing'; Daoism plays a significant role in Chinese...Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the ancient religion and philosophy, Daoism. Said to date from the 6th century BC when a wise man called Laozi wrote the 'Scripture of the Way and its Power', the 'Daodejing'; Daoism plays a significant role in Chinese culture in general and is now one of the most influential religions worldwide. Melvyn is joined by Tim Barrett, Professor of East Asian History at SOAS; Martin Palmer, Director of the International Consultancy on Religion, Education and Culture; and Hilde De Weerdt,Fellow and Tutor in Chinese History at Pembroke College, University of Oxford.Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:57:00 +000042:22http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iot/iot_20101215-1557.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iot/iot_20101215-1557a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the philosopher, politician and writer Edmund Burke. With guests Karen O’Brien, Richard Bourke and John Keane.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the philosopher, politician and writer Edmund Burke. With guests Karen O’Brien, Richard Bourke and John Keane....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the philosopher, politician and writer Edmund Burke. With guests Karen O’Brien, Richard Bourke and John Keane.Thu, 03 Jun 2010 09:00:00 +010042:06http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20100603-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20100603-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the life and works of the essayist William Hazlitt. With Jonathan Bate, Anthony Grayling and Uttara Natarajan.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the life and works of the essayist William Hazlitt. With Jonathan Bate, Anthony Grayling and Uttara Natarajan....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the life and works of the essayist William Hazlitt. With Jonathan Bate, Anthony Grayling and Uttara Natarajan.Thu, 08 Apr 2010 09:00:00 +010041:55http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20100408-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20100408-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the 14th-century Arab philosopher of history Ibn Khaldun. With Hugh Kennedy, Robert Irwin and Robert Hoyland.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the 14th-century Arab philosopher of history Ibn Khaldun. With Hugh Kennedy, Robert Irwin and Robert Hoyland....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the 14th-century Arab philosopher of history Ibn Khaldun. With Hugh Kennedy, Robert Irwin and Robert Hoyland.Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +000042:15http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20100204-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20100204-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the ideas and influence of the Frankfurt School. Guests include Jonathon Rée, Esther Leslie and Raymond Geuss.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the ideas and influence of the Frankfurt School. Guests include Jonathon Rée, Esther Leslie and Raymond Geuss....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the ideas and influence of the Frankfurt School. Guests include Jonathon Rée, Esther Leslie and Raymond Geuss.Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +000042:03http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20100114-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20100114-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the life and ideas of Mary Wollstonecraft. With John Mullan, Barbara Taylor and Karen O’Brien.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the life and ideas of Mary Wollstonecraft. With John Mullan, Barbara Taylor and Karen O’Brien....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the life and ideas of Mary Wollstonecraft. With John Mullan, Barbara Taylor and Karen O’Brien.Thu, 31 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +000041:59http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20091231-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20091231-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the pessimistic philosophy of Arthur Schopenhauer. Guests include A.C. Grayling, Béatrice Han-Pile and Chris Janaway.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the pessimistic philosophy of Arthur Schopenhauer. Guests include A.C. Grayling, Béatrice Han-Pile and Chris Janaway....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the pessimistic philosophy of Arthur Schopenhauer. Guests include A.C. Grayling, Béatrice Han-Pile and Chris Janaway.Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:00:00 +000042:18http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20091029-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20091029-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Raphael's depiction of Plato and Aristotle. With Angie Hobbs, Jill Kraye and Valery Rees.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Raphael's depiction of Plato and Aristotle. With Angie Hobbs, Jill Kraye and Valery Rees....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Raphael's depiction of Plato and Aristotle. With Angie Hobbs, Jill Kraye and Valery Rees.Thu, 26 Mar 2009 09:00:00 +000042:18http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20090326-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20090326-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the philosopher and naturalist Henry David Thoreau. With Kathy Burk, Stephen Fender and Tim Morris.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the philosopher and naturalist Henry David Thoreau. With Kathy Burk, Stephen Fender and Tim Morris....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the philosopher and naturalist Henry David Thoreau. With Kathy Burk, Stephen Fender and Tim Morris.Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:00:00 +000042:09http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20090115-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20090115-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the consolation of Philosophy. Guests include AC Grayling, Roger Scruton and Melissa Lane.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the consolation of Philosophy. Guests include AC Grayling, Roger Scruton and Melissa Lane....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the consolation of Philosophy. Guests include AC Grayling, Roger Scruton and Melissa Lane.Thu, 01 Jan 2009 09:00:00 +000042:20http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20090101-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20090101-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Aristotle’s ‘Politics’. With Annabel Brett, Angie Hobbs and Paul Cartledge.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Aristotle’s ‘Politics’. With Annabel Brett, Angie Hobbs and Paul Cartledge....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Aristotle’s ‘Politics’. With Annabel Brett, Angie Hobbs and Paul Cartledge.Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:00:00 +000042:04http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20081106-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20081106-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss classical Greek ideas in the Arabic and the Islamic world. Guests include Peter Adamson, Amira Bennison and Peter Pormann.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss classical Greek ideas in the Arabic and the Islamic world. Guests include Peter Adamson, Amira Bennison and Peter Pormann....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss classical Greek ideas in the Arabic and the Islamic world. Guests include Peter Adamson, Amira Bennison and Peter Pormann.Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:00:00 +010042:14http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20081002-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20081002-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Materialism in Philosophy. With AC Grayling, Anthony O’Hear and Caroline Warman.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Materialism in Philosophy. With AC Grayling, Anthony O’Hear and Caroline Warman....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Materialism in Philosophy. With AC Grayling, Anthony O’Hear and Caroline Warman.Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:00:00 +010042:05http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20080424-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20080424-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines the rich and radical ideas of the philosopher Soren Kierkegaard. With guests Jonathan Ree, Clare Carlisle and John Lippitt.Melvyn Bragg examines the rich and radical ideas of the philosopher Soren Kierkegaard. With guests Jonathan Ree, Clare Carlisle and John Lippitt....Melvyn Bragg examines the rich and radical ideas of the philosopher Soren Kierkegaard. With guests Jonathan Ree, Clare Carlisle and John Lippitt.Thu, 20 Mar 2008 09:00:00 +000042:10http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20080320-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20080320-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Social Contract; a key idea in political philosophy. Guests include Susan James, Karen O’Brien and Melissa Lane.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Social Contract; a key idea in political philosophy. Guests include Susan James, Karen O’Brien and Melissa Lane....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Social Contract; a key idea in political philosophy. Guests include Susan James, Karen O’Brien and Melissa Lane.Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:00:00 +000041:49http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20080207-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20080207-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg discusses the Persian Islamic philosopher Avicenna. With Peter Adamson, Nader El-Bizri and Amira Bennison.Melvyn Bragg discusses the Persian Islamic philosopher Avicenna. With Peter Adamson, Nader El-Bizri and Amira Bennison....Melvyn Bragg discusses the Persian Islamic philosopher Avicenna. With Peter Adamson, Nader El-Bizri and Amira Bennison.Thu, 08 Nov 2007 09:00:00 +000041:49http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20071108-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20071108-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests take a long hard look at the idea of guilt. Guests include Miranda Fricker, Stephen Mulhall and Oliver Davies.Melvyn Bragg and guests take a long hard look at the idea of guilt. Guests include Miranda Fricker, Stephen Mulhall and Oliver Davies....Melvyn Bragg and guests take a long hard look at the idea of guilt. Guests include Miranda Fricker, Stephen Mulhall and Oliver Davies.Thu, 01 Nov 2007 09:00:00 +000042:14http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20071101-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20071101-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the iconic Greek philosopher, Socrates. With Angie Hobbs, David Sedley and Paul Millett.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the iconic Greek philosopher, Socrates. With Angie Hobbs, David Sedley and Paul Millett....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the iconic Greek philosopher, Socrates. With Angie Hobbs, David Sedley and Paul Millett.Thu, 27 Sep 2007 09:00:00 +010042:02http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20070927-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20070927-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss common sense philosophy. Guests include Alexander Broadie, A.C Grayling and Melissa Lane.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss common sense philosophy. Guests include Alexander Broadie, A.C Grayling and Melissa Lane....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss common sense philosophy. Guests include Alexander Broadie, A.C Grayling and Melissa Lane.Thu, 21 Jun 2007 09:00:00 +010042:08http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20070621-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20070621-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg discusses the Dutch, Jewish and Christian Philosopher, Baruch Spinoza. With Jonathan Ree, John Cottingham and Sarah Hutton.Melvyn Bragg discusses the Dutch, Jewish and Christian Philosopher, Baruch Spinoza. With Jonathan Ree, John Cottingham and Sarah Hutton....Melvyn Bragg discusses the Dutch, Jewish and Christian Philosopher, Baruch Spinoza. With Jonathan Ree, John Cottingham and Sarah Hutton.Thu, 03 May 2007 09:00:00 +010028:13http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20070503-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20070503-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg discusses the Anglo-Austrian philosopher Karl Popper. With guests John Worrall, Anthony O’Hear and Nancy Cartwright.Melvyn Bragg discusses the Anglo-Austrian philosopher Karl Popper. With guests John Worrall, Anthony O’Hear and Nancy Cartwright....Melvyn Bragg discusses the Anglo-Austrian philosopher Karl Popper. With guests John Worrall, Anthony O’Hear and Nancy Cartwright.Thu, 08 Feb 2007 09:00:00 +000042:09http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20070208-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20070208-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the political creed of Anarchism. With Peter Marshall, John Keane and Ruth Kinna.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the political creed of Anarchism. With Peter Marshall, John Keane and Ruth Kinna....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the political creed of Anarchism. With Peter Marshall, John Keane and Ruth Kinna.Thu, 07 Dec 2006 09:00:00 +000042:07http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20061207-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20061207-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss philosophical and evolutionary arguments over altruism. Guests include Richard Dawkins, Miranda Fricker and John Dupre.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss philosophical and evolutionary arguments over altruism. Guests include Richard Dawkins, Miranda Fricker and John Dupre....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss philosophical and evolutionary arguments over altruism. Guests include Richard Dawkins, Miranda Fricker and John Dupre.Thu, 23 Nov 2006 09:00:00 +000042:08http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20061123-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20061123-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the 12th century Islamic philosopher, Averroes. Guests include Peter Adamson, Anthony Kenny and Amira Bennison.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the 12th century Islamic philosopher, Averroes. Guests include Peter Adamson, Anthony Kenny and Amira Bennison....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the 12th century Islamic philosopher, Averroes. Guests include Peter Adamson, Anthony Kenny and Amira Bennison.Thu, 05 Oct 2006 09:00:00 +010042:22http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20061005-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20061005-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4The life and ideas of the 19th century political philosopher John Stuart Mill. With guests A C Grayling, Alan Ryan and Janet Radcliffe Richards.The life and ideas of the 19th century political philosopher John Stuart Mill. With guests A C Grayling, Alan Ryan and Janet Radcliffe Richards....The life and ideas of the 19th century political philosopher John Stuart Mill. With guests A C Grayling, Alan Ryan and Janet Radcliffe Richards.Thu, 18 May 2006 09:00:00 +010042:12http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20060518-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20060518-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg explores the concept of friendship; ‘a single soul dwelling in two bodies’. With guests Angie Hobbs, Mark Vernon and John Mullan.Melvyn Bragg explores the concept of friendship; ‘a single soul dwelling in two bodies’. With guests Angie Hobbs, Mark Vernon and John Mullan....Melvyn Bragg explores the concept of friendship; ‘a single soul dwelling in two bodies’. With guests Angie Hobbs, Mark Vernon and John Mullan.Thu, 02 Mar 2006 09:00:00 +000041:46http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20060302-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20060302-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the importance of the oath in the Classical World. Guests include Alan Sommerstein, Paul Cartledge and Mary Beard.Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the importance of the oath in the Classical World. Guests include Alan Sommerstein, Paul Cartledge and Mary Beard....Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the importance of the oath in the Classical World. Guests include Alan Sommerstein, Paul Cartledge and Mary Beard.Thu, 05 Jan 2006 09:00:00 +000042:11http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20060105-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20060105-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the great 17th century philosopher Thomas Hobbes. Guests include Quentin Skinner, David Wootton and Annabel Brett.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the great 17th century philosopher Thomas Hobbes. Guests include Quentin Skinner, David Wootton and Annabel Brett....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the great 17th century philosopher Thomas Hobbes. Guests include Quentin Skinner, David Wootton and Annabel Brett.Thu, 01 Dec 2005 09:00:00 +000028:07http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20051201-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20051201-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests examine the American philosophy of pragmatism. Guests include AC Grayling, Julian Baggini and Miranda Fricker.Melvyn Bragg and guests examine the American philosophy of pragmatism. Guests include AC Grayling, Julian Baggini and Miranda Fricker....Melvyn Bragg and guests examine the American philosophy of pragmatism. Guests include AC Grayling, Julian Baggini and Miranda Fricker.Thu, 17 Nov 2005 09:00:00 +000042:01http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20051117-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20051117-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Cynics, the performance artists of philosophy. Guests include Angie Hobbs, Miriam Griffin and John Moles.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Cynics, the performance artists of philosophy. Guests include Angie Hobbs, Miriam Griffin and John Moles....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Cynics, the performance artists of philosophy. Guests include Angie Hobbs, Miriam Griffin and John Moles.Thu, 20 Oct 2005 09:00:00 +010028:09http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20051020-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20051020-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4The life and ideas of Karl Marx who changed the world with his Communist Manifesto. With Gareth Stedman-Jones, Francis Wheen and AC Grayling.The life and ideas of Karl Marx who changed the world with his Communist Manifesto. With Gareth Stedman-Jones, Francis Wheen and AC Grayling....The life and ideas of Karl Marx who changed the world with his Communist Manifesto. With Gareth Stedman-Jones, Francis Wheen and AC Grayling.Thu, 14 Jul 2005 09:00:00 +010042:03http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20050714-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20050714-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the qualities of beauty and the history of aesthetics. Guests include Angie Hobbes, Sue James and Julian Baggini.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the qualities of beauty and the history of aesthetics. Guests include Angie Hobbes, Sue James and Julian Baggini....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the qualities of beauty and the history of aesthetics. Guests include Angie Hobbes, Sue James and Julian Baggini.Thu, 19 May 2005 09:00:00 +010028:21http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20050519-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20050519-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg explores Stoicism, the most influential philosophy in the Ancient World. With Jonathan Ree, Angie Hobbs and David Sedley.Melvyn Bragg explores Stoicism, the most influential philosophy in the Ancient World. With Jonathan Ree, Angie Hobbs and David Sedley....Melvyn Bragg explores Stoicism, the most influential philosophy in the Ancient World. With Jonathan Ree, Angie Hobbs and David Sedley.Fri, 04 Mar 2005 09:00:00 +000028:14http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20050304-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20050304-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4The extraordinary mind and theories of the psychiatrist Carl Gustav Jung. With Brett Kahr, Andrew Samuels and Ronald Hayman.The extraordinary mind and theories of the psychiatrist Carl Gustav Jung. With Brett Kahr, Andrew Samuels and Ronald Hayman....The extraordinary mind and theories of the psychiatrist Carl Gustav Jung. With Brett Kahr, Andrew Samuels and Ronald Hayman.Thu, 02 Dec 2004 09:00:00 +000028:21http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20041202-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20041202-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discusses rhetoric; supported by Aristotle but reviled by Plato. Guests include Angie Hobbs, Ceri Sullivan and Tom Healy.Melvyn Bragg and guests discusses rhetoric; supported by Aristotle but reviled by Plato. Guests include Angie Hobbs, Ceri Sullivan and Tom Healy....Melvyn Bragg and guests discusses rhetoric; supported by Aristotle but reviled by Plato. Guests include Angie Hobbs, Ceri Sullivan and Tom Healy.Thu, 14 Oct 2004 10:00:00 +010042:07http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20041014-1000.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20041014-1000b.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Han Synthesis philosophies of China. Guests include Chris Cullen, Carol Michaelson and Roel Sterckx.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Han Synthesis philosophies of China. Guests include Chris Cullen, Carol Michaelson and Roel Sterckx....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Han Synthesis philosophies of China. Guests include Chris Cullen, Carol Michaelson and Roel Sterckx.Thu, 14 Oct 2004 09:00:00 +010027:57http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20041014-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20041014-0900b.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines the 17th century idea that all knowledge arises from experience. With guests Murray Pittock, Jonathan Ree and Judith Hawley.Melvyn Bragg examines the 17th century idea that all knowledge arises from experience. With guests Murray Pittock, Jonathan Ree and Judith Hawley....Melvyn Bragg examines the 17th century idea that all knowledge arises from experience. With guests Murray Pittock, Jonathan Ree and Judith Hawley.Thu, 10 Jun 2004 09:00:00 +010028:23http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20040610-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20040610-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg explores what defines a hero, and their place in classical society. With Paul Cartledge, AC Grayling and Angie Hobbs.Melvyn Bragg explores what defines a hero, and their place in classical society. With Paul Cartledge, AC Grayling and Angie Hobbs....Melvyn Bragg explores what defines a hero, and their place in classical society. With Paul Cartledge, AC Grayling and Angie Hobbs.Thu, 06 May 2004 09:00:00 +010042:19http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20040506-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20040506-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4The life, work and legacy of the 20th century philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein. With Ray Monk, Marie McGinn and Barry Smith.The life, work and legacy of the 20th century philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein. With Ray Monk, Marie McGinn and Barry Smith....The life, work and legacy of the 20th century philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein. With Ray Monk, Marie McGinn and Barry Smith.Thu, 04 Dec 2003 09:00:00 +000042:22http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20031204-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20031204-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines duty, a concept that has excited philosophers through history. With guests AC Grayling, Angie Hobbs and Annabel Brett.Melvyn Bragg examines duty, a concept that has excited philosophers through history. With guests AC Grayling, Angie Hobbs and Annabel Brett....Melvyn Bragg examines duty, a concept that has excited philosophers through history. With guests AC Grayling, Angie Hobbs and Annabel Brett.Thu, 13 Nov 2003 09:00:00 +000028:19http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20031113-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20031113-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4The history and philosophy of warfare throughout the ages. With guests Michael Howard, Angie Hobbs and Jeremy Black.The history and philosophy of warfare throughout the ages. With guests Michael Howard, Angie Hobbs and Jeremy Black....The history and philosophy of warfare throughout the ages. With guests Michael Howard, Angie Hobbs and Jeremy Black.Thu, 12 Jun 2003 09:00:00 +010042:04http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20030612-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20030612-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg considers what it is to be free and how freedom became such a powerful value. With John Keane, Annabel Brett and Bernhard Williams.Melvyn Bragg considers what it is to be free and how freedom became such a powerful value. With John Keane, Annabel Brett and Bernhard Williams....Melvyn Bragg considers what it is to be free and how freedom became such a powerful value. With John Keane, Annabel Brett and Bernhard Williams.Thu, 04 Jul 2002 09:00:00 +010028:16http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20020704-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20020704-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg investigates how our preoccupations about how to live have altered over time. Including guests AC Grayling, Janet Radcliffe Richards and Julian Baggini.Melvyn Bragg investigates how our preoccupations about how to live have altered over time. Including guests AC Grayling, Janet Radcliffe Richards and Julian Baggini....Melvyn Bragg investigates how our preoccupations about how to live have altered over time. Including guests AC Grayling, Janet Radcliffe Richards and Julian Baggini.Thu, 09 May 2002 09:00:00 +010042:05http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20020509-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20020509-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg explores the meaning and purpose of the philosophical concept of virtue. With guests Galen Strawson, Miranda Fricker and Roger Crisp.Melvyn Bragg explores the meaning and purpose of the philosophical concept of virtue. With guests Galen Strawson, Miranda Fricker and Roger Crisp....Melvyn Bragg explores the meaning and purpose of the philosophical concept of virtue. With guests Galen Strawson, Miranda Fricker and Roger Crisp.Thu, 28 Feb 2002 09:00:00 +000042:10http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20020228-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20020228-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg considers whether 'happiness' means living a life of pleasure or of virtue. With Simon Blackburn, Angie Hobbs and AC Grayling.Melvyn Bragg considers whether 'happiness' means living a life of pleasure or of virtue. With Simon Blackburn, Angie Hobbs and AC Grayling....Melvyn Bragg considers whether 'happiness' means living a life of pleasure or of virtue. With Simon Blackburn, Angie Hobbs and AC Grayling.Thu, 24 Jan 2002 09:00:00 +000028:04http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20020124-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20020124-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests examine the chinese philosophy of Confucianism. Guests include Tao Tao Liu, Frances Wood and Tim Barrett.Melvyn Bragg and guests examine the chinese philosophy of Confucianism. Guests include Tao Tao Liu, Frances Wood and Tim Barrett....Melvyn Bragg and guests examine the chinese philosophy of Confucianism. Guests include Tao Tao Liu, Frances Wood and Tim Barrett.Thu, 01 Nov 2001 09:00:00 +000028:16http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20011101-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20011101-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the notion of evil in western philosophy. With Jones Erwin, Stephen Mulhall and Margaret Atkins.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the notion of evil in western philosophy. With Jones Erwin, Stephen Mulhall and Margaret Atkins....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the notion of evil in western philosophy. With Jones Erwin, Stephen Mulhall and Margaret Atkins.Thu, 03 May 2001 09:00:00 +010028:23http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20010503-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20010503-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines the western understanding of the Philosophy of Love since Plato. With Roger Scruton, Angie Hobbes and Thomas Docherty .Melvyn Bragg examines the western understanding of the Philosophy of Love since Plato. With Roger Scruton, Angie Hobbes and Thomas Docherty ....Melvyn Bragg examines the western understanding of the Philosophy of Love since Plato. With Roger Scruton, Angie Hobbes and Thomas Docherty .Thu, 29 Mar 2001 09:00:00 +010028:07http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20010329-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20010329-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4The history and legacy of classical Humanism, invented by Cicero. With Simon Goldhill, Tony Davies and Lisa Jardine.The history and legacy of classical Humanism, invented by Cicero. With Simon Goldhill, Tony Davies and Lisa Jardine....The history and legacy of classical Humanism, invented by Cicero. With Simon Goldhill, Tony Davies and Lisa Jardine.Thu, 08 Feb 2001 09:00:00 +000028:21http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20010208-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20010208-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4The history of the philosophy that claims that truths are illusory. Including guests Rob Hopkins, Raymond Tallis and Catherine Belsey.The history of the philosophy that claims that truths are illusory. Including guests Rob Hopkins, Raymond Tallis and Catherine Belsey....The history of the philosophy that claims that truths are illusory. Including guests Rob Hopkins, Raymond Tallis and Catherine Belsey.Thu, 16 Nov 2000 09:00:00 +000028:16http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20001116-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20001116-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the relationship between democracy and capitalism. With Amartya Sen and Will Hutton.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the relationship between democracy and capitalism. With Amartya Sen and Will Hutton....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the relationship between democracy and capitalism. With Amartya Sen and Will Hutton.Thu, 27 Jan 2000 09:00:00 +000027:41http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20000127-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_20000127-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines why ideas about consciousness preoccupy philosophers and scientists. With Ted Hondrich and Roger Penrose.Melvyn Bragg examines why ideas about consciousness preoccupy philosophers and scientists. With Ted Hondrich and Roger Penrose....Melvyn Bragg examines why ideas about consciousness preoccupy philosophers and scientists. With Ted Hondrich and Roger Penrose.Thu, 25 Nov 1999 09:00:00 +000027:58http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_19991125-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_19991125-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines whether mankind has made as much moral as material progress. With Adam Phillips and Anthony O’Hear.Melvyn Bragg examines whether mankind has made as much moral as material progress. With Adam Phillips and Anthony O’Hear....Melvyn Bragg examines whether mankind has made as much moral as material progress. With Adam Phillips and Anthony O’Hear.Thu, 18 Nov 1999 09:00:00 +000028:36http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_19991118-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_19991118-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg explores the concept of the individual from the Renaissance to today. With Richard Wollheim and Jonathan Dollimore.Melvyn Bragg explores the concept of the individual from the Renaissance to today. With Richard Wollheim and Jonathan Dollimore....Melvyn Bragg explores the concept of the individual from the Renaissance to today. With Richard Wollheim and Jonathan Dollimore.Thu, 21 Oct 1999 09:00:00 +010028:07http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_19991021-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_19991021-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss why we are as enthralled as ever by the idea of a Utopia. With John Carey and A.C. Grayling.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss why we are as enthralled as ever by the idea of a Utopia. With John Carey and A.C. Grayling....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss why we are as enthralled as ever by the idea of a Utopia. With John Carey and A.C. Grayling.Thu, 07 Oct 1999 09:00:00 +010028:00http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_19991007-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_19991007-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg looks at where the idea of a just war originated and asks if it can still exist. With John Keane and Niall Ferguson.Melvyn Bragg looks at where the idea of a just war originated and asks if it can still exist. With John Keane and Niall Ferguson....Melvyn Bragg looks at where the idea of a just war originated and asks if it can still exist. With John Keane and Niall Ferguson.Thu, 03 Jun 1999 09:00:00 +010028:14http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_19990603-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_19990603-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss how we judge good and evil in modern western civilisation. With Leszek Kolakowski and Galen Strawson.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss how we judge good and evil in modern western civilisation. With Leszek Kolakowski and Galen Strawson....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss how we judge good and evil in modern western civilisation. With Leszek Kolakowski and Galen Strawson.Thu, 01 Apr 1999 09:00:00 +010028:17http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_19990401-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_19990401-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines what impact globalisation has had on human rights, with Homi Bhabha and John Grey.Melvyn Bragg examines what impact globalisation has had on human rights, with Homi Bhabha and John Grey....Melvyn Bragg examines what impact globalisation has had on human rights, with Homi Bhabha and John Grey.Thu, 10 Dec 1998 09:00:00 +000028:07http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_19981210-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotp/iotp_19981210-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4