Bryan Magee, Who Brought Philosophy to British TV, Dies at 89 Mr. Magee was a philosopher, writer and politician who challenged the idea that television could not “make serious demands on viewers.” Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Traveling to Meet Trump, Kim Jong-un Takes the Long RouteRussian Spy or Hustling Political Operative? The Enigmatic Figure at the Heart of Mueller’s InquiryAmid Afghan Peace Talks, U.N. Reports Record Civilian Deaths in 2018Pope Francis Calls for ‘All-Out Battle’ to Fight Scourge of Sexual AbuseEx-Soldier Is Convicted of Violating Swiss Neutrality by Fighting ISISTaliban Deputy Chief Arrives in Qatar for Talks With U.S.