Anti-writing | Genius of the Ancient World

Socrates reportedly never wrote anything down as he believed this "imprisoned knowledge".

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  • Clip length: 50''
  • Broadcast year: 2015
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  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: BBC Four
  • Programme: Genius of the Ancient World
  • Episode: Socrates
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