The Great Philosophers1987Creator Bryan MageeSeason 1 · Episode 1 · PlatoS1 · E1 · PlatoThe dialogues of Plato are analyzed in this program by Cambridge philosophy professor Miles Burnyeat. Seeing Plato's ideas initially as extensions of those of his teacher, Socrates, Burnyeat explains the development and content of Plato's original; doctrines of knowledge as virtue, the immortality and tripartite division of the soul, and the theory of forms (ideas). Plato's political philosophy is discussed within the context of the notion of the ideal state—a political utopia ruled by philosopher kings.

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The Great Philosophers

19876

Talk

Bryan Magee traces the history of western philosophy over two millennia, discussing the ideas of the past with an expert guest or contemporary philosopher.

Creator

Bryan Magee

Actors

Bryan MageeHost

Released

Sep 06, 1987

Country

United Kingdom

Production

BBC

The Great Philosophers

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