This is a discussion of Socrates based mainly on Aristophanes 'The Clouds'.
Module code and title: | A100, Humanities: a foundation course |
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Item code: | A100; 17; 1972 |
First transmission date: | 21-05-1972 |
Published: | 1972 |
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Duration: | 00:23:27 |
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Producer: | Peter Scroggs |
Contributors: | Gillian Caddick; Peter Convery; John Ferguson; Mike Springall |
Publisher: | BBC Open University |
Keyword(s): | Ancient Greece; Aristophanes; Philosophy; Sophism |
Footage description: | Shot of players mask from the Open University production of 'The Clouds'. John Ferguson with a group of students in the studio. He introduces them one by one. Except from Aristophanes' 'The Clouds'. Students and Ferguson discuss Socrates' religious beliefs. Students and Ferguson discuss Socrates' scientific interests. Students and Ferguson discuss Sophism as seen in the play and in other sources. Socrates connection with Sophism taken up. Ferguson sums up the discussion so far. The group then discuss the play as a valid historical source document. Does it give any sort of picture of Socrates that resembles the man? Ferguson sums up. |
Master spool number: | 6LT/70558 |
Production number: | 00525_3065 |
Videofinder number: | 2376 |
Available to public: | yes |