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The myths we live by / Mary Midgley.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Midgley, Mary, 1919-2018.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Myth.
- Symbolism.
- Philosophy.
- Physical Description:
- x, 192 pages ; 25 cm
- Place of Publication:
- London ; New York : Routledge, 2003.
- Summary:
- Britain's foremost living philosopher argues that myth, far from being in opposition to, is actually part and parcel of science. According to Midgley, myths are neither lies nor stories, but a network of powerful symbols that suggest particular ways of interpreting the world. In this interpretation she demolishes three of our most potent myths: the myth of the social contract, the myth of progress, and the myth of science.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 176-184) and index.
- ISBN:
- 0415309069
- OCLC:
- 51323949
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