It is with sadness that Radio National announces that Alan Saunders, presenter of The Philosopher’s Zone passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 15, 2012.



While working on his program The Philosopher’s Zone Alan fell ill and was taken to hospital where his condition deteriorated overnight. He died surrounded by colleagues and friends.



Alan Saunders joined Radio National in 1987 and presented The Food Program, Screen, By Design and most recently The Philosopher’s Zone. His programs have always been popular with audiences, with The Philosopher’s Zone one of RN’s most frequently downloaded programs.



An award winning journalist, Alan received the Pascall Prize for Critical Writing and Broadcasting in 1992 and the Australasian Association of Philosophy's Special Media Prize in 2007. He is also the author of A is for Apple and Alanna, and holds a PhD in history from the Australian National University.

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