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The Essay

Wagner's Philosophers

Episode 2: Wagner and the Philosophy of Revolution

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

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Anthony Grayling focuses on the crucial years before and after the Dresden uprising of 1849, when Wagner was manning the barricades with revolutionaries such as Mikhail Bakunin. Show more

The Essay

Wagner's Philosophers

Episode 3: Wagner and Schopenhauer

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

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Professor Christopher Janaway explores Wagner's life-changing encounter with the pessimistic philosophy of Arthur Schopenhauer, whom he discovered in 1854. Show more

The Essay

Wagner's Philosophers

Episode 4: Wagner and Nietzsche

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

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Michael Tanner explores the relationship between composer Richard Wagner and philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. Show more

The Essay

Wagner's Philosophers

Episode 5: Wagner and Adorno

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Professor John Deathridge explores the posthumous reputation of Wagner in the 20th century as interpreted by philosopher Theodor Adorno. Show more

The Essay

Wagner's Philosophers

Episode 1: Wagner and German Idealism

Duration: 15 minutes

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Professor Roger Scruton explores the philosophical background that influenced the young Wagner, including Kant, Fichte and Hegel. Show more