Segal Robert (Sixth Century Chair In Religious Studies University Of Aberdeen)
Segal Robert (Sixth Century Chair In Religious Studies University Of Aberdeen) - Myth: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback
Segal Robert (Sixth Century Chair In Religious Studies University Of Aberdeen) - Myth: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback
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Description: Where do myths come from? What is their function and what do they mean? In this Very Short Introduction Robert Segal introduces the array of approaches used to understand the study of myth. These approaches hail from disciplines as varied as anthropology sociology psychology literary criticism philosophy science and religious studies. Including ideas from theorists as varied as Sigmund Freud Claude L vi - Strauss Albert Camus and Roland Barthes Segal uses the famous ancient myth of Adonis to analyse their individual approaches and theories. In this new edition he not only considers the future study of myth but also considers the interactions of myth theory with cognitive science the implications of the myth of Gaia and the differences between story - telling and myth. About THE Series: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket - sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Title: Myth: A Very Short Introduction
Author(s): Segal Robert (Sixth Century Chair In Religious Studies University Of Aberdeen)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780198724704
Pages: 160 Pages, 9 Black And White Illustrations
Publication Date: 9/1/2015
Series: Very Short Introductions
Category: Folklore, Myths & Legends
Description: Where do myths come from? What is their function and what do they mean? In this Very Short Introduction Robert Segal introduces the array of approaches used to understand the study of myth. These approaches hail from disciplines as varied as anthropology sociology psychology literary criticism philosophy science and religious studies. Including ideas from theorists as varied as Sigmund Freud Claude L vi - Strauss Albert Camus and Roland Barthes Segal uses the famous ancient myth of Adonis to analyse their individual approaches and theories. In this new edition he not only considers the future study of myth but also considers the interactions of myth theory with cognitive science the implications of the myth of Gaia and the differences between story - telling and myth. About THE Series: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket - sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Title: Myth: A Very Short Introduction
Author(s): Segal Robert (Sixth Century Chair In Religious Studies University Of Aberdeen)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780198724704
Pages: 160 Pages, 9 Black And White Illustrations
Publication Date: 9/1/2015
Series: Very Short Introductions
Category: Folklore, Myths & Legends
