The Great Philosophers

1987 1 seasons · 15 eps

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

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Bryan Magee
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Bryan Magee

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1 season · 15 episodes total · ~15 per season.

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Premiered 1987 and has since ended.

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TMDB status: "Ended".

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Show type: Talk Show.

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Created by Bryan Magee.

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Airs on BBC One.

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Seasons: 1
Total episodes: 15
Premiered: 1987-09-06
Last aired: 1987-12-27

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