The return of Prometheus

Series: Basic Issues of Man Series

Genre: Television

Year Published: 1961

Creator: The Georgia Center University of Georgia Jonathan J. Westfall Thomas Mahler Hill Bermont Tom Gray Nicholas Fersen Bervard Law Charles Josey Bradley Cummings Gene Wilkes Gerard Appy W. Brockford Gordon

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Description: Discusses the question, "Is science good or bad for man?" Presents a banquet in honor of a famed scientist at which his lifelong friend delivers an accolage to science in general and a tribute to the distinguished guest. Rising to deliver his remarks, the scientist expresses his deep fears that science may well lead to the decline of civilization. The scientist's fears are symbolically illustrated by nightmare-like scenes in which he despairs of scientific truth and man's inability to ever catch up with his own technological progress. Later, the scientist seizes upon the idea of the use of science for the benefit of man. His hopes are visualized in optimistic, dreamlike scenes., Deals with the issues which man faces as he attempts to understand science and use science wisely. , Deals with the issues which man faces as he attempts to understand science and use science wisely.

Complete Record: Discusses the question, "Is science good or bad for man?" Presents a banquet in honor of a famed scientist at which his lifelong friend delivers an accolage to science in general and a tribute to the distinguished guest. Rising to deliver his remarks, the scientist expresses his deep fears that science may well lead to the decline of civilization. The scientist's fears are symbolically illustrated by nightmare-like scenes in which he despairs of scientific truth and man's inability to ever catch up with his own technological progress. Later, the scientist seizes upon the idea of the use of science for the benefit of man. His hopes are visualized in optimistic, dreamlike scenes., , Deals with the issues which man faces as he attempts to understand science and use science wisely. , The Return Of Prometheus. University Of Georgia. 29 Min., Sd., B&W, 16 Mm. (Basic Issues Of Man) © University Of Georgia; 26jan61; Mp11821. , , Deals with the issues which man faces as he attempts to understand science and use science wisely. , The Return Of Prometheus. University Of Georgia. 29 Min., Sd., B&W, 16 Mm. (Basic Issues Of Man) © University Of Georgia; 26jan61; Mp11821. NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.