Myth and Philosophy - A Contest of Truths (Paperback)

Hatab's work is more than an interpretative study, inspired by Neitzsche and Heidegger of the historical relationship between myth and philosophy in ancient Greece. Its conclusions go beyond the historical case study, and amount to a defence of the intelligibility of myth against an exclusively rational or objective view of the world. Hatab pleads for a pluralistic notion of truth, one which permits different forms of understanding and surrenders the supposed need for a uniform or even hierarchical conception of truth. The historical displacement of myth by philosopy in ancient Greece is the point of departure. According to Hatab, rationality and science emerged as a revolutionary overthrow of myth - but that revolution is not beyond criticism, for myth presents a meaningful expression of the world, different from, and not always commensurate with, the kind of understanding sought by philosophers. The idea that philosophy has corrected the ignorance of the past is unwarranted; furthermore philosophy continues to exhibit elements of the mythic world from which it emerged. Hatab offers a general analysis of myth and a specific analysis of Greek myth. He distinguishes the different senses of truth found in mytho-poetic and rational-scientific disclosures, and presents an original treatment of Plato and Aristotle, challenging their criticisms of traditional myth.

General

Imprint:	Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S.
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	1999
First published:	April 1990
Authors:	Lawrence J. Hatab
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	400
ISBN-13:	978-0-8126-9116-0
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Myths & mythology Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Western philosophy > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Customs & folklore > Folklore Books > Philosophy > Western philosophy > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Myths & mythology
LSN:	0-8126-9116-4
Barcode:	9780812691160

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