The Myths We Live by

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Routledge, 2003 - Philosophy - 192 pages
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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About the author (2003)

Mary Midgley is a moral philosopher and the author of many books including Wickedness, Evolution as a Religion (both Routledge Classics), The Ethical Primate, Science as Salvation, Utopias, Dolphins and Computers, and Science and Poetry. All are published by Routledge.

Bibliographic information

TitleThe Myths We Live by
Routledge Classics
AuthorMary Midgley
Editionreprint
PublisherRoutledge, 2003
ISBN0415309069, 9780415309066
Length192 pages
Subjects ›  › 

Philosophy / Criticism
Philosophy / History & Surveys / General
Social Science / Folklore & Mythology
  
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