The Myths We Live By

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Author(s)
Midgley, Mary
Language
English
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Abstract
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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https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/29878
Keywords
physical; science; richard; dawkins; social; contract; jane; goodall; wild; boar
DOI
10.4324/9780203480922
ISBN
9780415309066;9780415340779;9781134392537;9781134392520;9781134392483
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
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http://www.taylorandfrancis.com/
Publication date and place
2003
Classification
Philosophy
History of Western philosophy
Folklore, myths & legends
Rights
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
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