Pathways with Joseph Campbell Bonus: Elementary & Ethnic Ideas
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Dec 15, 2023 Joseph Campbell, expert in myth interpretation, discusses elementary and ethnic ideas in myth interpretation. He contrasts Freud and Jung's views on dreams and psychology. He explores the concept of showing oneself in one way while having the opposite as a potential. Campbell also explores the historical context of Ignatine's influence on Hebrew monotheism. He discusses the fault of isolating oneself based on belief in a specific God and analyzes Thomas Mann's opening to the Joseph novels. Campbell delves into the symbolism of the fall and voluntary descent in the Judeo-Christian tradition.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Showing One and Being Another
04:10 • 25min
The Historical Context and Influence of Ignatine on Hebrew Monotheism
29:06 • 4min
Contrasting Ethnic and Elementary Ideas in Religious Beliefs
33:15 • 3min
Exploring Thomas Mann's Opening and Mythological Themes
36:23 • 7min
Exploring the Symbolism of the Fall and Voluntary Descent
43:30 • 4min