A History of Ideas
BBC Radio 4
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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the work of key philosophers and their theories.
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AUG 7, 2015
Neuropsychologist Paul Broks on Wittgenstein
Paul Broks looks at the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein and the problem of 'other minds'.
12 MIN
AUG 6, 2015
Philosopher Clare Carlisle on Reality and Perception
Clare Carlisle grapples with Bishop Berkley's idea that objects only exist in our minds.
12 MIN
AUG 5, 2015
Physicist Tara Shears on Falsification
How can we separate real science from mumbo jumbo? Physicist Tara Shears investigates.
12 MIN
AUG 4, 2015
Lawyer Harry Potter on Eyewitness Testimony
Barrister Harry Potter on whether we can believe our eyes.
13 MIN
AUG 3, 2015
How Can I Know Anything at All?
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss how we can know anything at all.
13 MIN
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