A philosophy of political myth / Chiara Bottici.
| Author/creator | Bottici, Chiara |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Cambridge University Press, 2007. |
| Description | vii, 286 pages ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents only |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction -- Mythos and logos -- The biblos and the dialectic of the sacred logos -- Scientific rationality and the dialectic of the Enlightenment -- Myth and meaning -- Approaching myth -- Naming the unknown, grounding significance -- Myth and the critique of political reason -- Classical theories of political myth -- Political myth, ideology and utopia -- Myth, historical narratives and the social imaginary -- Myth and identity -- Political myths today : the extraordinary and the banal. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 261-280) and index. |
| LCCN | 2006034141 |
| ISBN | 9780521876551 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 0521876559 (hardback) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | JA71 .B584 2007 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |