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1. Buddha in the land of the Kami (7th - 12th centuries) (1989)
Begins with the creation myth of Japan and explains the origin and scope of the Kami concept; explains the arrival of Buddhism and how Buddhism and the Kami were assimilated; discusses the role of Chinese culture, s...
Begins with the creation myth of Japan and explains the origin and scope of the Kami concept; explains the arrival of Buddhism and how Buddhism and the Kami were assimilated; discusses the role of Chinese culture, s...
2. Ancient civilizations Ancient India (1997)
This program examines the religious tension between Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam, and the historical events that shaped the great Indian civilizations from the Morian Empire through the Mogul Empire.
This program examines the religious tension between Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam, and the historical events that shaped the great Indian civilizations from the Morian Empire through the Mogul Empire.
3. The Jesus file (1998)
Preparing the way for Jesus describes the political and religious realities in Judea during King Herod's reign. Discusses the background of the city of Caesarea, Judas the Galilean's rebellion, the fortress of Masad...
Preparing the way for Jesus describes the political and religious realities in Judea during King Herod's reign. Discusses the background of the city of Caesarea, Judas the Galilean's rebellion, the fortress of Masad...
4. The Five pillars of Islam (1988)
The essential principles on which Islam rests--the five pillars--are discussed, described, and put into historical perspective in this program. Viewers are introduced to the huge international mosaic of Moslem belie...
The essential principles on which Islam rests--the five pillars--are discussed, described, and put into historical perspective in this program. Viewers are introduced to the huge international mosaic of Moslem belie...
5. Islam today (1983)
Describes the Islamic scene today.
Describes the Islamic scene today.
6. Christians, Jews, and Moslems in Medieval Spain (1989)
Describes the history of Spain from 711 to 1492, a period of Arab domination and intellectual ferment.
Describes the history of Spain from 711 to 1492, a period of Arab domination and intellectual ferment.
7. The Birth of the Middle Ages (1989)
An introduction to medieval Europe, tracing the fall of Rome, the development of fortified monasteries and their gradual transformation into centers of prayer, work and the study of ancient learning.
An introduction to medieval Europe, tracing the fall of Rome, the development of fortified monasteries and their gradual transformation into centers of prayer, work and the study of ancient learning.
8. The City of God (1989)
This program covers the resurgence of the Church, filling the vacuum left by the collapse of civil government and changing to meet its new obligations and fill its new role in society. Discusses the creation of the ...
This program covers the resurgence of the Church, filling the vacuum left by the collapse of civil government and changing to meet its new obligations and fill its new role in society. Discusses the creation of the ...
9. The Disputation a theological debate between Christians and Jews (1986)
Recreates a public theological debate between Christians and Jews, which were common during the Middle Ages. This one, held in Barcelona in 1263, was unique, being a genuine debate between Christianity and Judaism w...
Recreates a public theological debate between Christians and Jews, which were common during the Middle Ages. This one, held in Barcelona in 1263, was unique, being a genuine debate between Christianity and Judaism w...
10. Bryan Magee talks to Anthony Quinton about Spinoza and Leibniz (1987)
Anthony Quinton discusses the ideas of rationalist philosophers Spinoza and Leibniz. Examines Spinoza's belief in a pantheistic God who has matter and mind as two attributes, and who is the ultimate substance and ex...
Anthony Quinton discusses the ideas of rationalist philosophers Spinoza and Leibniz. Examines Spinoza's belief in a pantheistic God who has matter and mind as two attributes, and who is the ultimate substance and ex...
11. In the symphony of the world a portrait of Hildegard of Bingen (1999)
Documentary about Saint Hildegard of Bingen.
Documentary about Saint Hildegard of Bingen.
12. Bryan Magee talks to Anthony Kenny about medieval philosophy (1987)
Examines the ideas of medieval philosophic theologians, particularly St. Thomas Aquinas. Anthony Kenny discusses Aristotelian logic as the basis of Acquinas' thought, and disputes charges that medieval philosophy me...
Examines the ideas of medieval philosophic theologians, particularly St. Thomas Aquinas. Anthony Kenny discusses Aristotelian logic as the basis of Acquinas' thought, and disputes charges that medieval philosophy me...
13. Confucianism (1996)
Huston Smith explains how the intertwining of opposites is key to understanding the great religions of China: Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism. He focuses on Confucianism, and explains that Eastern religions provi...
Huston Smith explains how the intertwining of opposites is key to understanding the great religions of China: Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism. He focuses on Confucianism, and explains that Eastern religions provi...
14. Facing evil (1988)
Maya Angelou, M. Scott Peck, and Barbara Jordan discuss their dramatic confrontations with the forces of evil, arguing that exploring evil leads to revelations about goodness.
Maya Angelou, M. Scott Peck, and Barbara Jordan discuss their dramatic confrontations with the forces of evil, arguing that exploring evil leads to revelations about goodness.
15. Bryan Magee talks to Martha Nussbaum about Aristotle (1987)
Martha Nussbaum discusses Aristotle's far-reaching philosophical ideas including his principle of matter and form, principles of potentiality and actuality, and his theory of the four causes.
Martha Nussbaum discusses Aristotle's far-reaching philosophical ideas including his principle of matter and form, principles of potentiality and actuality, and his theory of the four causes.
16. Bryan Magee talks to Myles Burnyeat about Plato (1987)
Burnyeat analyzes the dialogues of Plato. Seeing Plato's ideas initially as extentions of those of his teacher Socrates, Burnyeat explains the development and content of Plato's original doctrines of knowledge as vi...
Burnyeat analyzes the dialogues of Plato. Seeing Plato's ideas initially as extentions of those of his teacher Socrates, Burnyeat explains the development and content of Plato's original doctrines of knowledge as vi...
17. Bryan Magee talks to Frederick Copleston about Schopenhauer (1987)
Copleston examines the systematic philosophical pessimism of Arthur Schopenhauer and his emphasis on an infraconsciousness, or will as the irrational motivating force in human nature.
Copleston examines the systematic philosophical pessimism of Arthur Schopenhauer and his emphasis on an infraconsciousness, or will as the irrational motivating force in human nature.
18. Bryan Magee talks to A.J. Ayer about Frege, Russell and modern logic (1987)
A. J. Ayer discusses how the theories of Gottlob Frege and Bertrand Russell depsychologized philosophy and laid the foundation for modern logic. The discussion includes Frege's theory of quantification and Russell's...
A. J. Ayer discusses how the theories of Gottlob Frege and Bertrand Russell depsychologized philosophy and laid the foundation for modern logic. The discussion includes Frege's theory of quantification and Russell's...
19. Bryan Magee talks to John Searle about Wittgenstein (1987)
John Searle examines Wittgenstein's earlier picture theory of meaning, in which reality, as perceived by humans, determines the structure of the language used to describe it.
John Searle examines Wittgenstein's earlier picture theory of meaning, in which reality, as perceived by humans, determines the structure of the language used to describe it.
20. Bryan Magee talks to Hubert Dreyfus about Husserl, Heidegger and modern exis... (1987)
Herbert Dreyfus traces the roots of existentialism from Husserl's School of Phenomenology, to his pupil Martin Heideggers' theories of das Sein, the threefold structure of activity, authenticity and nihilism. Dreyfu...
Herbert Dreyfus traces the roots of existentialism from Husserl's School of Phenomenology, to his pupil Martin Heideggers' theories of das Sein, the threefold structure of activity, authenticity and nihilism. Dreyfu...
21. Bryan Magee talks to Bernard Williams about Descartes (1987)
Bernard Williams of Kings College examines Descartes' theory of knowledge and his use of skeptical inquiry to affirm reality, including the existence of God. Descartes' theory of physical and mental substances, and ...
Bernard Williams of Kings College examines Descartes' theory of knowledge and his use of skeptical inquiry to affirm reality, including the existence of God. Descartes' theory of physical and mental substances, and ...
22. Holy city of life and death Varanasi, India (2001)
Situated by the bank of the holy Ganges, Varanasi (also known as Kashi or Benares) is one of the oldest living cities in the world. Founded approximately 3,000 years ago, the city is the religious and cultural capit...
Situated by the bank of the holy Ganges, Varanasi (also known as Kashi or Benares) is one of the oldest living cities in the world. Founded approximately 3,000 years ago, the city is the religious and cultural capit...
23. Solitary microcosm in the Himalayas Kathmandu, Nepal (2001)
The Kumari, a flesh-and-blood goddess, is revered by both Hindus and Buddhists in Nepal as a protector of the land and defender of all living beings. This program traces the mythological underpinnings of the Kumari ...
The Kumari, a flesh-and-blood goddess, is revered by both Hindus and Buddhists in Nepal as a protector of the land and defender of all living beings. This program traces the mythological underpinnings of the Kumari ...
24. East and West (1983)
Describes the impact which Islam has had on the West, historically and culturally.
Describes the impact which Islam has had on the West, historically and culturally.
25. Islamic art (1983)
Discusses the architecture and sculpture of mosques and Koranic schools, the illumination and calligraphy of sacred texts, music, the art of the garden, and the influence of the abstract arabesque on Western art.
Discusses the architecture and sculpture of mosques and Koranic schools, the illumination and calligraphy of sacred texts, music, the art of the garden, and the influence of the abstract arabesque on Western art.