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The Best Episodes of Genius of the Modern World

Every episode of Genius of the Modern World ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Genius of the Modern World!

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Historian Bettany Hughes retraces the lives of three great thinkers whose ideas shaped the modern world - Karl Marx, Frederick Nietzsche and Sigmund Freud.

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    Genius of the Modern World Season 1 Episode 2 - Nietzsche
    8.1/10(179 votes)

    #1 - Nietzsche

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    Nietzsche's uncompromising ideas smashed the safe presuppositions and assumptions of religion, morality and science.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Genius of the Modern World Season 1 Episode 3 - Freud
    7.6/10(124 votes)

    #2 - Freud

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    Bettany Hughes travels to Vienna on the trail of Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Genius of the Modern World Season 1 Episode 1 - Marx
    7.3/10(155 votes)

    #3 - Marx

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    Bettany begins her journey in the city of Trier on the banks of the Mosel in Germany. It was here on the 5 May 1818 that Karl Marx, one of the most important philosophers of the 20th century was born.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Nietzsche" is the best rated episode of "Genius of the Modern World". It scored 8.1/10 based on 179 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/23/2016. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Freud".