Men of Ideas (1978) is a documentary, talk web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Men of Ideas online in HD.
Men of Ideas — Storyline
A captivating voyage into the world of intellectual exploration, where host Bryan Magee engages in illuminating dialogues with some of the most distinguished thinkers of the last century. Join Magee in riveting conversations with eminent guests like Herbert Marcuse, A. J. Ayer, John Searle, Noam Chomsky, Iris Murdoch, and W.V. Quine, as they unravel the complexities of philosophy, language, politics, and culture. From the radical reevaluation of Marxism by Herbert Marcuse to the profound insights on language by John Searle and Noam Chomsky, this series presents a tapestry of thought that has shaped our understanding of existence. With each episode, "Men of Ideas" offers a unique window into the minds of these leading philosophers, making it an intellectually invigorating experience for both avid scholars and curious minds alike.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Bryan Magee
- Starring: Bryan Magee
Men of Ideas — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1978-01-19 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 15 |
| Genre | Documentary, Talk |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC Two |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 8.5/10 (2 votes) |
Men of Ideas — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: An Introduction to Philosophy (1978-01-19) — Bryan Magee—world-renowned author and professor—and Sir Isaiah Berlin, Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford, and biographer of Karl Marx, answer fundamental questions such as "What
- E2: Marxist Philosophy (1978-01-26) — Join host Bryan Magee as he engages in an enlightening dialogue with the acclaimed Canadian philosopher Charles Taylor. Delve into the heart of Marx's profound ideas and theories t
- E3: Marcuse and the Frankfurt School (1978-02-02) — In this program with world-renowned author and professor Bryan Magee, the late philosopher and radical political theorist Herbert Marcuse explains how the so-called Frankfurt Schoo
- E4: Martin Heidegger and Modern Existentialism (1978-02-09) — In this program, world-renowned author and professor Bryan Magee and William Barret of New York University examine the basic theory of existentialism as founded by Martin Heidegger
- E5: The Two Philosophies of Wittgenstein (1978-02-16) — Ludwig Wittgenstein developed two linguistic philosophies: one studies language as a way of giving picture-meanings to objects; the other studies the ways language is used to creat
- E6: Logical Positivism and its Legacy (1978-02-23) — In this program with world-renowned author and professor Bryan Magee, A. J. Ayer, who played a major role in introducing logical positivism to England, explains the movement, its p
- E7: The Spell of Linguistic Philosophy (1978-03-02) — In this program, world-renowned author and professor Bryan Magee and Bernard Williams of Cambridge University discuss linguistic philosophy—an offshoot of logical positivism—which
- E8: Moral Philosophy (1978-03-09) — Discussion with world-renowned philosopher R. M. Hare on moral philosophy.
- E9: The Ideas of Quine (1978-03-16) — Willard Van Orman Quine of Harvard stands as one of the modern world’s most eminent philosophers. In this rare interview conducted by world-renowned author and professor Bryan Mage
- E10: The Philosophy of Language (1978-03-23) — World-renowned author and professor Bryan Magee and Berkeley philosopher of language John Searle discuss the question: "How does language relate to thought and to reality?" Searle
- E11: The Ideas of Chomsky (1978-03-30) — Linguist and political activist Noam Chomsky of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology transformed the nature of linguistics before he was 40. In this program with world-renowne
- E12: The Philosophy of Science (1978-04-06) — In this program, world-renowned author and professor Bryan Magee and Hilary Putnam of Harvard examine current philosophical thought that dismisses the primacy and infallibility of
- E13: Philosophy and Politics (1978-04-13) — In this program, world-renowned author and professor Bryan Magee and Ronald Dworkin, Professor of Jurisprudence at Oxford, examine how the explosive issues of the 1960s compelled t
- E14: Philosophy and Literature (1978-04-20) — The areas in which philosophy and literature overlap are examined in this program by world-renowned author and professor Bryan Magee and Oxford novelist Iris Murdoch. Style and str
- E15: Philosophy: The Social Context (1978-04-27) — World-renowned author and professor Bryan Magee and London School of Economics professor Ernest Gellner discuss contemporary philosophy, its historical and social backgrounds, and
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Men of Ideas have? 1 season(s) with 15 episodes.
Who created Men of Ideas? Bryan Magee.
Where can I watch Men of Ideas? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
