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The Power of Myth: The Postmodern World

<p>What is the nature of myth? How do we explain its power and enduring significance? What is the relation between myth, meaning and purpose now? Why does it matter in a divided world?</p>

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What is the nature of myth? How do we explain its power and enduring significance? What is the relation between myth, meaning and purpose now? Why does it matter in a divided world?

DELIVERY MODE

  • Face-to-Face

SUGGESTED READING

  • Russell, B., Wisdom of the West
  • Jung, Man and his Symbols
  • Campbell, J., Power of Myth

COURSE OUTLINE

  • What is myth?
  • The power of myth in the 21st century
  • Myth and popular culture now

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

  1. Understand the nature of myth
  2. Analyse current theories of myth
  3. Understand the relation between myth and philosophy

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...