A history of western philosophy in 15 parts 4: Descartes with Bernard Williams ,
Provost of King's College, Cambridge.
Many experts regard
Descartes's work as the best introduction there is to philosophy. So today's programme is an especially good point for new viewers to join this exciting series.
Regarded as the founder of modern philosophy,
Descartes introduced into western thought some of the basic assumptions that it now takes for granted. Devised and presented by Bryan Magee
Producer JILL DAWSON
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