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100 1 _aVignoli, Tito,
_d1828-1914
240 1 0 _aMito e scienza. English
245 1 0 _aMyth and Science :
_bAn Essay
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2006-02-19
508 _aProduced by R. Cedron, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net
520 _a"Myth and Science" by Tito Vignoli is a philosophical essay written in the late 19th century. The work examines the interplay between myth and science, seeking to explore the origins of mythological thought and its psychological underpinnings. Vignoli investigates how myth emerged as a fundamental aspect of human consciousness, extending beyond mere tales and superstitions to reveal deeper insights into our understanding of the world. The opening of the essay outlines the author’s perspective on myth as an intrinsic faculty of the human mind that shapes our interpretation of experiences and phenomena. Vignoli emphasizes that myths are not relics of a barbarous past but are relevant components of human intellectual processes that continue to coexist with scientific reasoning. He argues that both mythical and scientific faculties are reflections of humanity's inherent need to understand and personify the world, which he intends to dissect further throughout the essay. The author sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of psychical elements influencing myth-making across cultures and individuals, suggesting that this study will elucidate the foundational aspects of human thought and behavior. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPsychology, Religious
653 _aMyth
653 _aReligion -- Philosophy
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17802
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