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âMarvelously wise and expansive. . . . one could call [Ferryâs] prose conversational, but itâs rare to have a conversation quite this wonderful.â âBoston Globe A fascinating journey through Greek mythology that explains the myths' timeless lessons and meaning Heroes, gods, and mortals. The Greek myths are the founding narratives of Western civilization: to understand them is to know the origins of philosophy, literature, art, science, law, and more. Indeed, as Luc Ferry shows in this masterful book, they remain a great store of wisdom, as relevant to our lives today as ever before. No mere legends or clichés (âHerculean task,â âPandora's box,â âAchilles heel,â etc.), these classic stories offer profound and manifold lessons, providing the first sustained attempt to answer fundamental human questions concerning âthe good life,â the burden of mortality, and how to find one's place in the world. Vividly retelling the great tales of mythology and illuminating fresh new ways of understanding them, The Wisdom of the Myths will enlighten readers of all ages. âWith Luc Ferry as a guide, our passage through the storied landscape of Greek mythology becomes a captivating lesson in philosophy.â âLe Monde (France) âFerry draws out deeper meanings of myths about how the world works and of the place of mortals in it . . . The Wisdom of the Myths is part of a grand enterprise to revive practical wisdom and secular humanism.â âThe Guardian âComprehensive. . . . [T]he breadth of evidence will sway most readers âPublishers Weekly âImpressive. . . . A worthy, fun way to enjoy the ancient myths while learning some philosophy.â âKirkus Reviews |
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