Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the work of key philosophers and their theories.
Radio 4,·72 episodes
Archaeologist Matt pope looks at the role of technology in early human evolution.
30 Jan 2015,·11 mins
Surgeon Gabriel Weston sees how medical technology has changed us.
29 Jan 2015,·11 mins
Historian Justin Champion on 17th-century polymath Francis Bacon.
28 Jan 2015,·11 mins
Tom Chatfield on whether modern technology enhances or diminishes us.
27 Jan 2015,·11 mins
Melvyn Bragg is joined by Tom Chatfield, Gabriel Weston, Justin Champion and Matt Pope.
26 Jan 2015,·11 mins
Historian Justin Champion on William Whiston, the spiritual father of the Philae lander.
15 Jan 2015,·11 mins
Theologian Giles Fraser on Wittgenstein and Blade Runner
23 Jan 2015,·12 mins
Philosopher Barry Smith on Noam Chomsky and human language
22 Jan 2015,·12 mins
Only humans know they will die. Catharine Edwards on the Stoic philosopher Seneca
21 Jan 2015,·12 mins
Simon Schaffer on botanist Carl Linnaeus who first classified humans among the apes
20 Jan 2015,·12 mins
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss what makes us human.
19 Jan 2015,·12 mins
Theologian Giles Fraser on brilliant medieval scholar St Thomas Aquinas.
What put the bang in the Big Bang? Can scientists tell us what happened before creation?
14 Jan 2015,·11 mins
How did the world begin? Jessica Frazier canvases the views of the great religions.
13 Jan 2015,·11 mins
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the origins of everything.
12 Jan 2015,·11 mins
What Does It Mean to Be Free?
Melvin Bragg and guests discuss the work of key philosophers and their theories.
14 Nov 2014,·58 mins
Why Are Things Beautiful?
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss different ideas of beauty.
21 Nov 2014,·58 mins
How Do I Tell Right from Wrong?
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss different ideas of morality.
28 Nov 2014,·58 mins
How Did Everything Begin?
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the origins of life, the universe and everything.
16 Jan 2015,·58 mins
What Makes Us Human?
Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the philosophical question of what makes us human.
23 Jan 2015,·58 mins
How Has Technology Changed Us?
Five programmes examining how technology has changed us, from flint axe to satnav.
30 Jan 2015,·58 mins
How Do I Live a Good Life?
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss how to live a good life.
03 Apr 2015,·58 mins
What Is Justice?
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss ideas about justice.
10 Apr 2015,·58 mins
What Does It Mean to Be Me?
Melvyn Braggs asks 'What does it mean to be me?', with the help of four guests.
17 Apr 2015,·58 mins
How Should We Live Together?
Melvyn Braggs asks 'How should we live together?', with the help of four guests.
24 Jul 2015,·58 mins
What Is Love?
Melvyn Braggs and guests discuss the history of ideas around love.
31 Jul 2015,·58 mins
How Can I Know Anything at All?
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss how we can know anything at all.
07 Aug 2015,·58 mins
Philosopher Angie Hobbs on the value of conscience and moral intuition.
28 Nov 2014,·12 mins
Lawyer Harry Potter examines whether the law should enforce good morals.
27 Nov 2014,·12 mins
Neuropsychologist Paul Broks on moral decisions and the brain.
26 Nov 2014,·12 mins
