Existentialism /

In France, philosophy is as much a part of the national character as soccer is in Britain. In this program, contemporary philosophers Anthony Grayling, Catherine Audard, and Andy Leak discuss the history of existentialism, from the 19th century to the 1960s, with a special emphasis on Jean-Paul Sart...

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Corporate Authors: BBC Worldwide Americas, Inc, Films for the Humanities (Firm)
Other Authors: Curran, Peter, Grayling, A. C., Audard, Catherine, Leak, Andrew N., 1956-
Format: Video VHS
Language:English
Published: Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, [2001]
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Summary:In France, philosophy is as much a part of the national character as soccer is in Britain. In this program, contemporary philosophers Anthony Grayling, Catherine Audard, and Andy Leak discuss the history of existentialism, from the 19th century to the 1960s, with a special emphasis on Jean-Paul Sartre and Albert Camus. Readings from Sartre's Nausea and Camus' The outsider are included, as well as commentary on the terms "bad faith" and "the absurd." An existential soccer match adds a touch of metaphysical humor.
Item Description:Originally produced in 1999 as a segment of the television series Culture fix.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videocassette (29 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.