The Myths We Live By
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Author(s)
Midgley, Mary
Language
EnglishAbstract
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.
Keywords
physical; science; richard; dawkins; social; contract; jane; goodall; wild; boarISBN
9780415309066;9780415340779;9781134392537;9781134392520;9781134392483Publisher
Taylor & FrancisPublisher website
http://www.taylorandfrancis.com/Publication date and place
2003Classification
Philosophy
History of Western philosophy
Folklore, myths & legends