A philosophy of political myth vs A Short History of Myth: Which Should You Read?

A philosophy of political myth Chiara Bottici · 2007 ★★★★☆ 3.9 295 pages · ≈ 5 h 28 m · Challenging

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…

A Short History of Myth Karen Armstrong · 2005 ★★★★☆ 3.7 168 pages · ≈ 3 h 07 m · Moderate

The history of myth is the history of humanity; our stories and beliefs, our curiosity and attempts to understand the world, link us to our ancestors and each other. Myths help us make sense of the universe. Armstrong…