What Do You Like Best About Joseph Campbell? (myths, Abraham)

[Sunstone]

What do you like best about Joseph Campbell? What do you like least about him? Why?

In what ways has he influenced you?

What's the craziest criticism you've ever heard about Campbell?

[astarath]

who is joseph campbell?

[Sunstone]

Originally Posted by astarath

who is joseph campbell?

A famous scholar and mythologist.

[astarath]

what are the names of some of his works?

[Sunstone]

Originally Posted by astarath

what are the names of some of his works?

The Hero With A Thousand Faces
The Masks of God (Four Volumes)
Myths To Live By
The Mythic Image
The Flight Of the Wild Gander
And many others...

[astarath]

Well seeing as i have never read his works i would say that i like his devotion to an individual them through so many works and that he is an inspiration to those seeking truth in the myths

[Booko]

Originally Posted by Sunstone

What do you like best about Joseph Campbell?

He doesn't view "myth" as a perjorative, but as the powerful force in everyone's life that it is.

What do you like least about him? Why?

He seems rather down on Abrahamic religions generally, which may be the result of confusing current or even historical practice with original teachings. Since he grew up in the West, that's not unusual, though.

In what ways has he influenced you?

I wouldn't even know where to begin listing the influences.

What's the craziest criticism you've ever heard about Campbell?

Um, actually I don't think I've heard any criticisms. Those who might be inclined to criticize him seem less likely to read his works anyway.

[Willamena]

Originally Posted by Sunstone

What's the craziest criticism you've ever heard about Campbell?

That he wasn't religious.

[Booko]

If anyone here has Netflix, they have a number of interviews with Joseph Campbell available:

http://www.netflix.com/Search?v1=jos...rch_submit.y=0