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The Myths We Live By

of Mary Midgley

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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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Philosophy Philosophy Nonfiction Science Mythology Psychology Theory Anthropology 21st Century Evolution Sociology

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Book Details

  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 208 pages
  • Publisher Routledge
  • Publication Date June 10th 2004
  • First Publication 05/15/03
  • Language English
  • ISBN 9780415340779
  • Edition Not informed
  • Category Religion & Spirituality
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