• ISBN13: 9781041060598
• Binding: Paperback
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• Publisher: T&F
• Publisher Imprint: Routledge Classics
• Publication Date: January 1, 2025
• Pages: 296
• Original Price: INR 995.0
• Language: English
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• Item Weight: 200 grams
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In The Myths We Live By, Mary Midgley explores the pervasive role of myths in shaping our understanding of human nature, society, and science. Contrary to the common view, she argues that myths are not opposites of science, but essential to it, providing a network of powerful symbols for interpreting the world. Myths influence political thought, economics, and even the way we view humans as machines in science. Midgley examines a wide array of topics, including philosophy, evolutionary psychology, consciousness, and the environment, all presented with her trademark clarity and incisiveness. This thought-provoking work reminds us of the profound impact myths have on our worldview and the importance of acknowledging the imaginative life in shaping reality.