Cassirer and Langer on Myth

An Introduction

AvWilliam Schultz

Inbunden, Engelska, 2000

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This book provides a detailed overview of the approach by two of the leading philosophical theorists of myth.

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Utgivningsdatum:2000-04-05
Mått:138 x 216 x undefined mm
Vikt:910 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Theorists of Myth
Antal sidor:404
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Inc
ISBN:9780815324652

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"In William Schultz's volume, Cassirer and Langer on Myth, we are given the full philosophical background to the theory of myth as 'symbolic form'." -- Religious Studies Review

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Preface: What is a myth? Introduction: Traditional Myths for the Survival of Civilization * The Id of Culture: Cassirer's Philosophy of Myth,The Primordial Power of Culture,-The Making of Language and Other Materials of Culture,-The New Manufacturing of Myths and the Need for Guardians of Civilization * From An Animal's Environment to a Human World: Langer's Philosophy of Myth,-Generative Ideas of An Epoch,-The Spirit World,-Myth in Civilization * Conclusion: Today's Cry for Myth: Cassirer's and Langer's Influence * References * Name Index * Subject Index