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Men of Ideas

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on BBC Two England

Creators of Modern Philosophy
A series in which Bryan Magee talks to 15 leading philosophers about Western philosophy today. 14: Philosophy and Literature with Iris Murdoch , former Fellow of Philosophy, St Anne 's College, Oxford.
IRIS MURDOCH, a novelist of international reputation, was for 15 years a tutor in philosophy at Oxford University. In this programme she discusses the difference between writing novels and writing philosophy, and looks in general at the relationship between philosophy and literature.
Series prepared by bryan MAGEE Director TONY TYLEY
Executive producer JANET HOENIG Book (same title), £7.50, from bookshop*

Contributors

Talks:
Bryan Magee
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Iris Murdoch
Unknown:
St Anne
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Magee Director Tony Tyley
Producer:
Janet Hoenig
Source: Radio Times

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