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The Wisdom of the Myths

by Luc Ferry

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Greek Mythology Through a Philosophical Lens

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  • Critical praise

    Praised by the Boston Globe

    The Boston Globe praises the book as wise and expansive and commends Luc Ferry’s writing.

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Greek Mythology Through a Philosophical Lens

Luc Ferry approaches Greek mythology as more than a collection of familiar tales about gods, heroes, and mortals. The book presents these narratives as a source of enduring questions and ideas, connecting them to the development of Western philosophy, literature, art, science, and law. Its emphasis falls on the meanings and lessons Ferry finds within the myths, inviting attention to their place in cultural history as well as their continuing relevance.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers interested in Greek mythology and its meanings
  • Students of ancient philosophy and classical cultural history
  • Readers exploring the roots of Western intellectual traditions

Themes

Greek mythologyAncient philosophyWestern civilizationCultural originsWisdom and meaning

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Book overview

"A marvelously wise and expansive book. . . . Ferry writes with warmth, wit, and energy; one could call his prose conversational, but it's rare to have a conversation quite this wonderful." -- Boston Globe

A fascinating journey through Greek mythology that explains the myths' timeless lessons and meaning

Heroes, gods, and mortals. The Greek myths are the founding narratives of Western civilization: to understand them is to know the origins of philosophy, literature, art, science, law, and more. Indeed, as Luc Ferry shows in this masterful book, they remain a great store of wisdom, as relevant to our lives today as ever before. No mere legends or clich

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