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The Power of Myth: The Modern World
<p>What is the nature of myth? How do we explain its power and enduring significance in the modern world? What is the relation between myth, meaning and purpose in the modern period? Why does it
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What is the nature of myth? How do we explain its power and enduring significance in the modern world? What is the relation between myth, meaning and purpose in the modern period? Why does it matter in an age of increasing materialism, secularism and individualism? We examine its profound influence on philosophy, literature, film and modern culture.
DELIVERY MODE
- Face-to-Face
SUGGESTED READING
- The Power of Myth, Campbell
- The Myth of Sisyphus, Camus
- The Wisdom of the West, Russell
- Myth, Segal
COURSE OUTLINE
- What is myth?
- Myth and modern philosophy
- Myth and modern culture
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- Understand the nature of myth
2 Assess theories of myth - Understand the relevance of myth and theories in the modern context
Ray Younis
MA (Hons), DPhil
Ray Younis was educated at the University of Sydney (BA Hons. MA Hons.) and the University of Oxford (DPhil). He has over 30 years of teaching experience at Oxford, the University of Sydney and...