Nuces philosphicae – the study of the philosophy of words.
When you say I like biscuits (nuces philosophicae):
to play this short film please click here or on the image above.
This film was inspired by the 200th anniversary of the Scotsman newspaper on the 25th January 2017.
As a child I observed with feeling. But I lacked words. I was considered backward by teachers.
I end this film with Sian who has revealed so much to me about the wonder of language.
Music credits: Chilly Gonzales and Jarvis Cocker, from the album ‘Room 29’
(1) Interlude 2 (5 hours a day)
(2) Room 29 (Reprise)