The influence that contributed to early Greek philosophy and the beginnings of science. Shows the early philosophers seeking to rationalise the world around them; three explanations of the creation of the universe; the foreshadowing of modern quantitative chemistry.
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In ACMI's collection
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ACMI Identifier
320956
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Analysis (Philosophy)
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Aristotle (Greek philosopher)
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Meaning (Philosophy)
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Analysis (Philosophy)
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Philosophy - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Analysis (Philosophy)
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Analysis (Philosophy)
History → Aristotle (Greek philosopher)
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Chemistry
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Cosmology
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Creation
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Discoveries (in science)
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)