Truth, Myth, and Symbol
Truth, Myth, and Symbol

Author: Thomas J. J. Altizer

Publisher:

Published: 1962

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13:

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Are morals a thing of the past? Does science permit personality? Can we justify religion in an age of agnosticism? Is totalitarianism inevitable? Eleven noted scholars and teachers of the sciences and humanities raise such issues in a series of original essays. This collaboration juxtaposes areas of interest traditionally at odds, emphasizing that the search for truth --of which symbol and myth are integral aspects-- is an endeavor of all the liberal arts. Truth has often been defined: each intellectual discipline presents its own interpretation. This book, with its variety of insights, illuminates the various facets of truth, myth, and symbol.

Symbol and Truth in Blake's Myth
Symbol and Truth in Blake's Myth

Author: Leopold Damrosch Jr.

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2014-07-14

Total Pages: 411

ISBN-13: 1400853737

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In a controversial examination of the conceptual bases of Blake's myth, Leopold Damrosch argues that his poems contain fundamental contradictions, but that this fact docs not imply philosophical or artistic failure. Originally published in 1981. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

Symbols of the Vikings - Myth and Truth
Symbols of the Vikings - Myth and Truth

Author: Tim Nilsen

Publisher: anonymous

Published:

Total Pages: 84

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Symbols of the Vikings - Myth and Truth: A revelation of Icelandic magic, its roots and the misconceptions of today Immerse yourself in the world of Norse symbols and discover the true story behind the mysterious signs that are often mistakenly referred to as "Viking symbols" today. Vegvísir, Ægishjálmur and many other of these fascinating symbols have gained unprecedented popularity in modern esotericism and pop culture. But the truth about their origins is far more complex and profound than it seems at first glance. This book sheds light on the historical roots of the Galdrastafir, the magical symbols used in Icelandic magic in modern times. With an in-depth look at Icelandic culture and history, it shows that these signs do not originate from the Viking Age, but are products of a later era that was heavily influenced by Christianity. Learn how these symbols came to be, what role they played in Icelandic magic and how they are often misunderstood and reinterpreted today. The book exposes modern myths and misconceptions and offers valuable insights into the true meaning and cultural context of these fascinating symbols. For readers interested in Norse mythology, Icelandic culture and the history of magic, this book is essential reading. It sheds light on the dark corners of the past and shows how these ancient symbols live on in our modern world - and how we can use them respectfully and consciously.

Theoretical Anthropology
Theoretical Anthropology

Author: David Bidney

Publisher: Transaction Publishers

Published:

Total Pages: 596

ISBN-13: 9781412839778

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Theoretical Anthropology is a major contribution to the historical and critical study of the assumptions underlying the development of modern cultural anthropology. In the new introduction, Martin Bidney discusses the present state of anthropology and contrasts it with the scene surveyed in Theoretical Anthropology. He discusses the relevance of David Bidney's work to our present concerns. Also included in this work is the second edition's introductory essay by David Bidney, written fifteen years after the first edition of Theoretical Anthropology. Here the author examines his original aims in writing this book. Theoretical Anthropology has helped to create among anthropologists the present climate of theoretical self-awareness and broad humanistic concerns. It has become a standard reference work for anthropologists as well as sociologists.

Allegory, Myth, and Symbol
Allegory, Myth, and Symbol

Author: Morton Wilfred Bloomfield

Publisher: Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press

Published: 1981

Total Pages: 408

ISBN-13:

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The essays in this volume, ranging in time from the Middle Ages to the present and in subject from poetry to philosophy, explore the multiple interpretations of allegory, as well as the important distinctions among allegory, myth, and symbol.