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Binding: HardcoverDewey Decimal Number: 201.3019 EAN: 9781577314714 ISBN: 1577314719 Label: New World Library Manufacturer: New World Library Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 224 Publication Date: October 26, 2004 Publisher: New World Library Studio: New World Library Editorial Review: Product Description: Joseph Campbell is one of this century's great disseminators of the psychological wisdom of mythology. One of the basic functions of myth, he contends, is to help each individual through the journey of life, providing a travel guide to reach fulfillment — a map to discover "bliss." In Pathways to Bliss, Campbell once again draws on his masterful gift of storytelling to apply the larger themes of world mythology to personal growth and transformation. Looking at the more personal, psychological side of myth, he begins to dwell on life's more important questions — those that are often submerged beneath the frantic activity of our daily life. With characteristic wit and insight, he draws connections between ancient symbols and modern art, schizophrenia and the Hero's Journey, revealing the way myth helps identify one's heroic path. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Probably good for Campbell fansI was required to read this book for a theology course. Both the teacher and students in the course were apprehensive, because Campbell is not a theologian, and, in fact, has quite evident biases towards particular religions. I think if you already like Campbell, you are part of the set of people that already "identify" with him, and therefore you are going to like this book. But if you are merely interested in him, be warned that this series of books was published posthumously ... Read More Rating:  - useful but not his bestThis is a strange book. For one thing it's really a series of lectures, but for some reason the cover and jacket don't say so. You have to read the notes at the end to find out why the presentation rambles so. Secondly, the title and subtitle are misleading. The reader has to get through four lectures--two on the history and purpose of myth and two on Jungian psychology: that's half the book--to get to the discussion on personal transformation. The lectures might be useful to beginners, ... Read More Rating:  - Follow your bliss!I thoroughfully enjoyed this book. It changed my view on reality. And it made me appreciate myths and scriptures for what they truly are: bridges between our mundane lives and the Transcendent. They are not to be taken factually, but they have the power to structure and inspire our personality and our society at large. This book also contains an interesting introduction to Jung's work. Rating: - A great intro to CampbellIf you are looking for something more in depth than the Moyers interviews and something less intimidating than Campbell's more academic works- this is a great one to read. This is a collection of lectures which cover most of Campbell's fascinating work in comparative religion, but in a way that is accessible and entertaining. The editing is fantastic, so it reads very natural and you'll find some of the most complex ideas are clear and easy to understand. Highly recommended for anyone ... Read More Rating: - Even more enlightening than The Hero with a Thousand FacesI am grateful for having read this fantastic piece of work that brings together mythology and personal transformation in such a profound and articulate manner. I could notice how it strikes multiple harmonics in my mind as I read on, very much along the lines of Jung's view on the unconscious. Pathways to Bliss provides both a framework and an inspirational context for anyone interested in the Self as Hero. As such, I have utilized it as a prime reference for my forthcoming work ... Read More |
