Work on Myth (Paperback, New edition)

Hans Blumenberg; Translated by Robert M. Wallace

Series: Studies in Contemporary German Social Thought

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In this rich examination of how we inherit and transform myths, Hans Blumenberg continues his study of the philosophical roots of the modern world. Work on Myth is in five parts. The first two analyze the characteristics of myth and the stages in the West's work on myth, including long discussions of such authors as Freud, Joyce, Cassirer, and ValA(c)ry. The latter three parts present a comprehensive account of the history of the Prometheus myth, from Hesiod and Aeschylus to Gide and Kafka. This section includes a detailed analysis of Goethe's lifelong confrontation with the Prometheus myth, which is a unique synthesis of "psychobiography" and history of ideas.Hans Blumenberg is Professor of Philosophy at the University of MA1/4nster. Work on Myth is included in the series Studies in Contemporary German Social Thought, edited by Thomas McCarthy.

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Imprint:	MIT Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Studies in Contemporary German Social Thought
Release date:	March 1988
First published:	March 1988
Authors:	Hans Blumenberg
Translators:	Robert M. Wallace
Dimensions:	226 x 152 x 43mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	725
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-262-52133-8
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	German
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Philosophy > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Myths & mythology Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Customs & folklore > Folklore Books > Philosophy > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Myths & mythology Promotions
LSN:	0-262-52133-4
Barcode:	9780262521338