In this book, originally published in 2007, 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 mast...

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Main Author:	Bottici, Chiara 1975- (Author)
Format:	Electronic eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2007
Subjects:	Philosophie Politik Politische Wissenschaft Political science / Philosophy Myth / Political aspects Mythos
Online Access:	BSB01 UBG01 Volltext
Summary:	In this book, originally published in 2007, 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
Item Description:	Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015)
Physical Description:	1 online resource (vii, 286 pages)
ISBN:	9780511498626
DOI:	10.1017/CBO9780511498626