A history of western philosophy in 15 parts 1: Plato with Myles Bumyeat , Professor of Ancient Philosophy at the University of Cambridge. Tonight's programme launches a series telling the fascinating story of western philosophy from the ancient Greeks to the 20th century. Plato was the first western philosopher whose written works have survived. Many people to this day regard him as the greatest.
Devised and presented by Bryan Magee
Produced by JILL DAWSON
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