HERITAGE V (5 films)

Duration: 30 min

Year Published: 1956

Creator: WQED

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: Sound

Description: Titles are: HENRY STEELE COMMAGER—I. 30min. Dr Commager discusses the political thinking of today. Explains the desirability of the inductive or pragmatic approach to problems of politics and society. Discusses the concepts of majority and minority rule, loyalty, and security in terms of theoretical dangers, fundamental truths, and moral absolutes. HENRY STEELE COMMAGER—II. 29min. Dr Commager and his guests discuss aspects and problems of American higher education. Presents one viewpoint concerning the need for change in public thinking toward higher education, how students acquire attitudes, college and university methods, intellectual versus social training, educational leadership, and the problem of standards. HENRY STEELE COMMAGER—III. 29min. Dr Commager and his guests discuss freedom and security in today's society. Defines freedom as a natural right, a practical necessity, and a way of living. Considers the problem of freedom, security, and loyalty on a national as well as a local level. HENRY STEELE COMMAGER—IV. 30min. Dr Commager discusses the subject of nationalism. Examines the growth of nationalism in the United States. Tells how American nationalism differs from that found in other parts of the world. Points out and explains the current rise of nationalism and the problems involved. HENRY STEELE COMMAGER—V. 30min. Dr Commager discusses the place of America in history. Explains early European curiosity concerning the value of the discovery of America. Points out how America's contribution to technology, social democracy, federal politics, education, separation of church and state, and nationalism have influenced institutions elsewhere.

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