The myths we live by

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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.

subjects: Symbolism,  Philosophy,  Myth,  Science,  Folklore, myths & legends,  History of Western philosophy,  Science, philosophy,  Civilization, modern,  Civilization, philosophy,  History,  Modern Civilization,  History & Surveys,  Modern,  Mythen,  Symbolen