A documentary film containing interviews with British scholars, this program traces the history of French intellectualism in the twentieth century, and comments on its role in defining social, cultural, religious, and political institutions in France. The prevailing social attitude of the French toward French intellectuals is contrasted with other Western countries' attitudes towards their own intellectuals.
"Explaining the importance of intellectuals in all modern societies, this program considers the vital role intellectuals played in 20th-century France. Beginning with the Dreyfus Affair in 1894, the program traces major events of the 20th century, showing how intellectuals offered philosophical reflections that often contested official policies, ideologies, and actions."
"A documentary film containing interviews with British scholars, this program traces the history of French intellectualism in the twentieth century, and comments on its role in defining social, cultural, religious, and political institutions in France. The prevailing social attitude of the French toward French intellectuals is contrasted with other Western countries' attitudes towards their own intellectuals."@en
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Intellectuals France Political and social views History 20th century.
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