A philosophy of political myth
About this book
In this book, Chiara Bottici argues for a philosophical understanding of political myth. Bottici demonstrates that myth is a process, one of continuous work on a basic narrative pattern that responds to a need for significance. Human beings need meaning in order to master the world they live in, but they also need significance in order to live in a world that is less indifferent to them. This is particularly true in the realm of politics. Political myths are narratives through which we orient ourselves, and act and feel about our political world. Bottici shows that in order to come to terms with contemporary phenomena, such as the clash between civilizations, we need a Copernican revolution in political philosophy. If we want to save reason, we need to look at it from the standpoint of myth.
Reader Profile
3.9/5 · 28 readers · 295 pages · ≈ 5 h 28 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read A philosophy of political myth?
About ≈ 5 h 28 m — 295 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is A philosophy of political myth?
295 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is A philosophy of political myth?
It sits on the Philosophy, Mythology shelves.
Is A philosophy of political myth in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who wrote A philosophy of political myth?
Chiara Bottici.