Myth Society And Profanation By William Pawlett Edition For The 2026/2027 Academic Year Humanities

Explore 'Myth, Society and Profanation' by William Pawlett in this comprehensive resource for the 2026/2027 academic year. This text challenges dominant pejorative views of myth by examining its deep implications in society, politics, individuality, and temporality. Drawing on European cultural theorists such as Schelling, Nietzsche, Freud, Bataille, and Baudrillard, it analyzes the sacred dimensions of myth, the modern myth of desire, and the cultural effects of profanation. Ideal for undergrad...