Benny Levy (Un Film De Pascale Thirode & Jackie Be Platon : L'engagement Politique En Question Expliq (DVD)

Platon: L'engagement politique en question expliqué par Benny Lévy is a DVD documentary released in 2016, directed by Pascale Thirode and Jackie Berroyer. This audiovisual work falls within the documentary genre and captures Benny Lévy's fourteen-hour seminar dedicated to Plato’s Alcibiade, a foundational philosophical text that probes the very nature of political commitment. Through his intense pedagogical approach, Lévy brings the classical tradition of dialogical philosophical instruction to life, blending clarity and depth as he seeks not merely to transmit knowledge but to foster new avenues of thought accessible to all viewers. Rather than a straightforward academic lecture, the film is distinguished by Lévy’s passionate dialogue with the text and his audience, treating philosophical inquiry as a living, interactive process. The documentary highlights his respect for the pursuit of truth, always prioritizing it over the mere acquisition of knowledge. This commitment is reflected in his dynamic engagement, making philosophy relevant and immediate. The release stands as a singular tribute both to the vitality of ancient texts and the contemporary potential of philosophical teaching, benefiting from the contributions of collaborators such as Gilles Hanus.