The myths we live by

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.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Midgley, Mary, 1919- (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; New York : Routledge 2003.
Materias:
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Descripción
Sumario: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.
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (203 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (p. 176-184) and index.
ISBN:9781134392520
9781134392537
9781280047077
9786610047079
9780203480922