BERTRAND RUSSELL DISCUSSES (5 films)

Duration: 14 min

Year Published: 1961

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: Sound

Description: Titles are: BERTRAND RUSSELL DISCUSSES HAPPINESS. Lord Russell describes the factors which he considers necessary for happiness: health, sufficient means to keep one from want, happy personal relations, and successful work. He also discusses what he considers to be sources of unhappiness — worry, envy, and boredom. LC card Fi A 61-486. BERTRAND RUSSELL DISCUSSES MANKIND'S FUTURE. Lord Russell speaks about his fears and hopes for the future, and explains that he sees the possibility of a world so organized and static that there will be no fun to be had anywhere. He points out also that with education and the realization that many of the world's troubles lie in individual psychology, we could abolish war, poverty and disease. LC card Fi A 61-487. BERTRAND RUSSELL DISCUSSES PHILOSOPHY. Lord Russell gives his definition of philosophy and speaks of the relationship and differences between philosophy and science. He describes his own philosophy and discusses the uses of philosophy, the trends of present-day philosophy, and the future of philosophy. LC card Fi A 61-488. BERTRAND RUSSELL DISCUSSES POWER. Lord Russell speaks of three kinds of power: the power of armies and police forces, economic power, and propaganda power. He explains that there are good and bad motives for wanting power, cites instances, and points out that the use and abuse of power is related to the difference between good government and bad. LC card Fi A 61-484. BERTRAND RUSSELL DISCUSSES THE ROLE OF THE INDIVIDUAL. Lord Russell explains that he believes that important human advances have always been due to the activities of individuals. He points out that the present-day needs for expensive equipment in order to carry out useful and important work is leading to a decline in cultural and scientific freedom. He also comments on an orderly society with the maximum liberties of the individual. LC card Fi A 61-485. EFLA evaluation card for set No. 4594.

Complete Record: Source: Coronet Interest level: sh-c-ad Guide: Guide Price: ea $75 Format: sd b&w Catalog numbers: EFLA evaluation card No. 4594

Metadata Source:Educational film guide. Supplements (1959-62)