An interesting spectra of classic thought experiments.

Just a guy trying to sell his books.

there are loads of rubbish and a few good philosophy podcasts, this is probably the best out of all them, if what you are after is explanations and details about the most famous philosophers, youwill not find a better podcast than this

This podcast series isn't all that great. The lack of any change of tone or interest in his voice is the major negative. It just sounds like he's reading 'flash cards' he's made after making notes on his book.

I'm studying philosophy and find these podcasts to be good reviews to listen to on the go.

I like this podcast, it gives me the chance to brush up on my philosophy and try to keep philosophers and their work put netaly on the shelves in my brain. the only reason I gave it 4 and not 5 stars is because the section of the podcast with the critique of the philosophers could be much longer and through.

Everything can be questioned on some front or other, any minor quibbles can be set aside; these podcasts offer bite size insights on some of the greatest thinkers of all time, to have access to these podcasts is a joy.

bit of a gap really.

Nice introduction to the subject and good quality production. Some complain it's not in depth enough,

but of course he has to make a living, so he probably sells the more advanced and in depth materal, which is fair enough.

It is a series of succint introductions to the CLASSICS that you ought to know. Thoughtful and enjoyable!

For someone like me who has never read much philosophy before, but knows Monty Python by heart, this was an excellent series introducing in brief, lucid segments all those names I had heard about but was otherwise ignorant of.

I must buy the book!

Wise words to expand your mindset.

Clear, concise and easy to understand.

Understandably perhaps, philosophy's a pretty complex subject- but these podcasts are great for giving the listener the basic ideas behind each of the works discussed. That said, Nigel does manage pack a lot in to each podcast so I find myself going back and listening again; fortunately the ideas are covered in a way which isn't too simplistic or too complex (both of which would put me off!). In short, these are interesting and thought provoking introductions which make a good first step for anyone like me who is new to the subject.

Nigel knows his stuff and presents here a 10-12 minute overview of a great philosophical work, each podcast.

Unfortunately, he does not use punctuation whilst speaking so one sentence or paragraph flows into the next creating a relentless, and oftentimes, monotonous listening experience.

Well constructed and presented in a clear and concise manner for all budding thinkers. Enjoy...

This podcast comes in twenty minute chunks explaining the basic points of a philosophical work, and any major objections to the ideas put forward. Perfect for a commute, but sometimes I find the overview a little too cursory--but perhaps that's the point.

Arghh! - Hobbe's Leviathan is only 30 seconds long and one of the others cuts off too soon. How frustrating is that? Apart from the elephant in the room, its really good to introduce or remind one of the fyllisoffikall classics.

self explanitory!

If like me you've always wanted to know a little more about philosophy, but have never quite managed to find a spare year to read Plato, this is a good compromise. I've been listening to them as I've cycled into work. Thought-provoking stuff. There is a limit of course to how far you can go in a 10 or 20 minute mini-lecture to explain whole, dense books, and their criticisms, but this seems to me to capture the basics in a comprehensible way. I hope this will get others to put free educational stuff on itunes too.