I first came across it, and Joseph Campbell, in the late 1980s when his interview with Bill Moyers was televised. Campbell, the late professor of Comparative Mythology at Sarah Lawrence University, wrote on ideas touching upon every facet of life and his ideas have inspired all types of artistic and creative expression. has been added to your Cart. Absolutely. Welcome back. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Rating: 9/10. The sensation I get when reading his work is of relief, that all the seemingly static and infallible truths of the world stem from very simple needs. I don't know, I think everyone should give him a try. Myths as an instrument of power. Joseph Campbell is seriously incredible. But hat doesn’t mean it’s any less powerful. But then he tastes the dragon blood—that is to say, he has to assimilate that power. If you want to get to know Campbell's ideas, there are better works - especially "Hero with a Thousand Faces" and the four-volume "Masks of God" - to read, but this series of interviews, which one can also watch on video, remains a good introduction to his worldview and approach, and had a big impact on me when I first encountered it in my 20s. "The Power of Myth" by Joseph Campbell with Bill Moyers is one of the most amazing books you will ever read or experience. This is my first first-person experience with Campbell. Why is it important?. Hardness Questions: The Power of Myth Chapters 1-3 1. Less comprehensive than the Masks of God books, for sure, "The Power of Myth" weaves in and out of Campbell's great works. The Great Silence! Classical Mythology A to Z: An Encyclopedia of Gods & Goddesses, Heroes & Heroines,... Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, 75th Anniversary Illustrated Edition. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. Mythologist Joseph Campbell presents his ideas about comparative mythology and the ongoing role of myth in human society. People say that what we’re all seeking is a meaning for life. "The Power of Myth" -- Absolutely Essential, Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2018. This book is the transcript of the Bill Moyers interview series, but also contains much good and worthwhile material cut from the videos -- and which is still not included in the 25th anniversary reissure of the videos. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. I really do think that this should be required reading in high school, everywhere. The first edition of the novel was published in June 1st 1988, and was written by Joseph Campbell. "The Power of Myth" is based on the interviews between Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers that became a famous television series. Campbell, the late professor of Comparative Mythology at Sarah Lawrence University, wrote on ideas touching upon every facet of life and his ideas have inspired all types of artistic and creative expression. Of course, Joseph Campbell is brilliant. Joseph Campbell (1904-87) began his career in 1934 as an instructor at Sarah Lawrence College, where he taught for almost forty years, and where the Joseph Campbell Chair in Comparative Mythology was established in his honor. The Power Of Myth launched an extraordinary resurgence of interest in Joseph Campbell and his work. I really liked the thought that myths help us “search for meaning” or an “experience of being alive”, thought that was interesting that I’ve never thought of 2. A fantastic book told through 8 interviews done on the power of myth in our lives. A preeminent scholar, writer, and teacher, he has had a profound influence on millions of people--including Star Wars creator George Lucas. Myth is a manifestation in symbolic images, in metaphorical images, of the energies of the organs of the body in conflict with each other. I didn't find what I was looking for, and instead found blasphemy, denial, and dismissal. The Power of Myth Joseph Campbell with Bill Moyers Editor's Note Introduction I MYTH AND THE MODERN WORLD II THE JOURNEY INWARD III THE FIRST STORYTELLERS IV SACRIFICE AND BLISS THE HERO'S ADVENTURE VI THE GIFT OF THE GODDESS VII TALES OF … Of course, Joseph Campbell is brilliant. 1. True marriage, in Campbell's opinion, embodies a spiritual identity and invokes the image of an incarnate God. Will you roll your eyes a few times? Joseph Campbell and The Power of Myth with Bill Moyers The Power of Myth Forty years ago, renowned scholar Joseph Campbell sat down with veteran journalist Bill Moyers for a series of interviews that became one of the most enduringly popular programs ever on PBS. The undeniable pull of myths have in the human psyche and the society that surrounds them are often met with scrutiny and criticism. This book is full of wisdom. Campbell was essentially a storyteller, spending his days uncovering and telling old stories that he felt had the power to soak up the alienation of technological society. 0. The Great Silence! I ripped mine to audio files and play them, from a flash drive, with the Grace Digital Wifi media player. The silence beyond sound. Please try again. Power of Myth (Losbladig). A fantastic book told through 8 interviews done on the power of myth in our lives. To Campbell, mythology was the “song of … Myths are clues to life … His answer is that we create our own meaning in the world. There are a lot of pretty passages in this book that you want to underline and quote. This little book is a flashlight that helped me walk a good mile down this confusing road of myth,lies,half baked ideas and somewhere around the corner...realization ! Marlon James: On the Power of Myth in Neil Gaiman’s Fiction "He is a myth-maker, but also a dream restorer." Some of the most influential cultural products are myths. Ep. "Myths give a meaning to life (Campbell, 5). Campbell says, "Eden is." The brain is one of the organs.”. Contents: Program 1: The Hero's Adventure Program 2: The Message of the Myth Program 3: The First Storytellers