The Myths We Live By

The Myths We Live By

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Mary Midgley argues in her powerful new book that far from being the opposite of science, myth is a central part of it. In brilliant prose, she claims that myths are neither lies nor mere stories but a network of powerful symbols that suggest particular ways of interpreting the world.

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Main Author: Midgley, Mary (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis 2003
Subjects:
Philosophy
History of Western philosophy
Folklore, myths & legends
physical
science
richard
dawkins
social
contract
jane
goodall
wild
boar
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Summary:Mary Midgley argues in her powerful new book that far from being the opposite of science, myth is a central part of it. In brilliant prose, she claims that myths are neither lies nor mere stories but a network of powerful symbols that suggest particular ways of interpreting the world.
ISBN:9780203480922
9780415309066;9780415340779;9781134392537;9781134392520;9781134392483
Access:Open Access

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