The Essay - Death and the Philosopher
Series of radio essays exploring the relationship between the notion of death and the philosopher
The Essay - Death and the Philosopher - Episode 1
Death and the Philosopher: 1/4. Philosophers die like everyone else, so why are their bodies interesting? Lesley Chamberlain explores.
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The Essay - Death and the Philosopher - Episode 2
Death and the Philosopher: 2/4. No one lives forever, but perhaps ideas might. Lesley Chamberlain explores the tussle between the flesh and mind.
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The Essay - Death and the Philosopher - Episode 3
Death and the Philosopher: 3/4. Jeremy Bentham wanted to be stuffed; Lenin was embalmed. Lesley Chamberlain asks what a philosopher's body tells us about his thoughts when he dies.
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The Essay - Death and the Philosopher - Episode 4
Death and the Philosopher: 4/4. Kant's body has been buried and exhumed several times. Lesley Chamberlain asks how a bundle of bones can carry the power of the philosopher's ideas.
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