EP 13: Art and Mythology of Thomas Mann
Pathways with Joseph Campbell
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We Have Art, He Says, in Order to Die of the Truth
In 19 36, there was a very amusing occasion. Thomas mann was invited to give the talk at the party in honour of froud's birthday. He said he didn't understand why he had been invited to do this because he was an artist and not a scientist. We have art, he says, in order to die of the truth. So please enjoy joseph campbell's 19 82 lecture on the art and mythology of thomas mann. And immediately following his talk, i'll be back with some final remarks and explore some of the important and interesting ideas from the lecture.
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