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Podcast Profile: A History of Ideas

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60 episodes
2014 to 2015
Median: 12 minutes
Collection: Philosophy


Description (podcaster-provided):

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the work of key philosophers and their theories.


Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):

➤ Philosophy • History of ideas • Morality • Science and technology • Consciousness • Love • Justice • Human condition • Societal norms • Classic thinkers

This podcast, titled "A History of Ideas," features discussions led by Melvyn Bragg with various experts, including philosophers, scientists, historians, and writers. The podcast delves into fundamental philosophical questions and explores major ideas and theories that have shaped human thought and culture over time. The discussions often feature key historical figures and their contributions to philosophy, science, and societal norms.

Listeners can expect a wide array of themes, such as consciousness, morality, personal identity, justice, science, technology, love, and human nature. The podcast frequently explores the evolution of these ideas through history, specifically examining the works of influential figures like Ludwig Wittgenstein, Descartes, Thomas Aquinas, and John Locke, among others. Topics are addressed from diverse perspectives, including neuroscience, law, ethics, and spirituality, providing a thorough examination of how these concepts have been interpreted and debated across different fields.

A recurring feature of the podcast is its examination of both classical and contemporary philosophical dilemmas, such as the nature of reality, the basis of consciousness, and the moral implications of human actions. It tackles complex questions around what it means to live a good life, the role of technology in human evolution, and the foundations of justice and society. Throughout, the podcast maintains a commitment to exploring the interplay between abstract philosophical ideas and their practical implications for modern life. Each episode encourages listeners to reflect on profound questions and reassess their understanding of the world, ultimately aiming to provide a comprehensive overview of the rich tapestry of human thought.


Episodes:
Neuropsychologist Paul Broks on Wittgenstein
2015-Aug-07
12 minutes
Philosopher Clare Carlisle on Reality and Perception
2015-Aug-06
12 minutes
Physicist Tara Shears on Falsification
2015-Aug-05
12 minutes
Lawyer Harry Potter on Eyewitness Testimony
2015-Aug-04
13 minutes
How Can I Know Anything at All?
2015-Aug-03
13 minutes
Writer Lisa Appignanesi on the Love of Children
2015-Jul-31
12 minutes
Psychotherapist Mark Vernon on Freud
2015-Jul-30
12 minutes
Theologian Giles Fraser on Altruism
2015-Jul-29
12 minutes
Classicist Edith Hall on Aristophanes in Plato
2015-Jul-28
13 minutes
What Is Love?
2015-Jul-27
12 minutes
Philosopher Timothy Secret on Ancestor Worship
2015-Jul-24
13 minutes
Philosopher Angie Hobbs on Plato's Philosopher Kings
2015-Jul-23
13 minutes
Economist Kate Barker on the Free Market
2015-Jul-22
12 minutes
Historian Justin Champion on Toleration
2015-Jul-21
13 minutes
How Should We Live Together?
2015-Jul-20
12 minutes
Philosopher Barry Smith on Descartes and Consciousness
2015-Apr-17
12 minutes
Philosopher Jules Evans on Jung and the Mind
2015-Apr-16
13 minutes
Writer AL Kennedy on Sartre and the Individual
2015-Apr-15
13 minutes
Paul Broks on John Locke and Personal Identity
2015-Apr-14
13 minutes
What Does It Mean to Be Me?
2015-Apr-13
12 minutes
Historian Alice Taylor on Habeas Corpus
2015-Apr-10
13 minutes
Thomas Hobbes and Civil Disobedience
2015-Apr-09
13 minutes
Philosopher Angie Hobbs on the Veil of Ignorance
2015-Apr-08
13 minutes
Barrister Harry Potter on Deterrence
2015-Apr-07
13 minutes
What Is Justice?
2015-Apr-06
12 minutes
Ayn Rand and Selfishness
2015-Apr-03
13 minutes
Naomi Appleton on the Buddha's Four Noble Truths
2015-Apr-02
12 minutes
Justin Champion on Max Weber and the Protestant Ethic
2015-Apr-01
13 minutes
Philosopher Jules Evans on Aristotle and Flourishing
2015-Mar-31
13 minutes
How Do I Live a Good Life?
2015-Mar-30
12 minutes
Archaeologist Matt Pope on tools and human evolution
2015-Jan-30
12 minutes
Surgeon Gabriel Weston on medical technology
2015-Jan-29
12 minutes
Historian Justin Champion on Francis Bacon
2015-Jan-28
12 minutes
Writer Tom Chatfield: Has technology rewired our brains?
2015-Jan-27
12 minutes
How Has Technology Changed Us?
2015-Jan-26
12 minutes
Giles Fraser on Wittgenstein and Blade Runner
2015-Jan-23
12 minutes
Barry Smith on Noam Chomsky and Human Language
2015-Jan-22
12 minutes
Catharine Edwards on Seneca and facing death.
2015-Jan-21
12 minutes
Simon Schaffer on humans, apes and Carl Linnaeus
2015-Jan-20
13 minutes
What Makes Us Human?
2015-Jan-19
12 minutes
Historian Justin Champion on William Whiston's Comet Theory
2015-Jan-16
11 minutes
Theologian Giles Fraser on Thomas Aquinas
2015-Jan-15
12 minutes
Astronomer Carole Mundell on the Big Bang
2015-Jan-14
11 minutes
Jessica Frazier on Creation Myths
2015-Jan-13
11 minutes
How Did Everything Begin?
2015-Jan-12
11 minutes
Philosopher Angie Hobbs on the Value of Conscience
2014-Nov-28
12 minutes
Lawyer Harry Potter on Morality and the Law
2014-Nov-27
12 minutes
Neuro-psychologist Paul Broks on Morality and the Brain
2014-Nov-26
12 minutes
Theologian Giles Fraser on Moral character
2014-Nov-25
11 minutes
How Can I Tell Right From Wrong?
2014-Nov-24
11 minutes
Philosopher Angie Hobbs on Beauty and Morality
2014-Nov-21
11 minutes
Historian Simon Schaffer on Beauty and Evolution
2014-Nov-20
12 minutes
Vicky Neale on the Mathematics of Beauty
2014-Nov-19
11 minutes
Barry Smith on the Philosophy of Good Taste
2014-Nov-18
12 minutes
Why Are Things Beautiful?
2014-Nov-17
11 minutes
Neuroscientist Paul Broks on Free Will and the Brain
2014-Nov-14
12 minutes
Theologian Giles Fraser on Religious Freedom
2014-Nov-13
11 minutes
Lawyer Harry Potter on Individual Freedom and the State
2014-Nov-12
12 minutes
Philosopher Angie Hobbs on Positive and Negative Freedom
2014-Nov-11
11 minutes
What Does It Mean to Be Free?
2014-Nov-10
11 minutes