Philosophy, Criticism

Myths We Live By

Name: Myths We Live By
Author: Mary Midgley
ISBN: 9780415309066

by Mary Midgley

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author, Mary Midgley

Mary Midgley is a moral philosopher and the author of many books including Wickedness, Evolution as a Religion (both Routledge Classics), The Ethical Primate, Science as Salvation, Utopias, Dolphins and Computers, and Science and Poetry. All are published by Routledge.