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Joseph John Campbell (March 26, 1904 – October 30, 1987) was an American writer. He was a professor of literature at Sarah Lawrence College who worked in comparative mythology and comparative religion. His work covers many aspects of the human experience.
One of Joseph Campbell’s most well-known ideas is the hero’s journey. Discover the origins of this powerful motif and how it still applies today.
Jun 27, 2024 · Joseph Campbell (born March 26, 1904, New York, New York, U.S.—died October 30, 1987, Honolulu, Hawaii) was a prolific American author and editor whose works on comparative mythology examined the universal functions of myth in various human cultures and mythic figures in a wide range of literatures.
A brief biography of the mythologist Joseph Campbell, who appeared with Bill Moyers in the PBS series, Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth.
Joseph Campbell encourages the audience to discover what excites them, and to make that the basis for their personal journeys. Watch Episode 2: • Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth...
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Joseph Campbell identified four key functions of myth. Learn what they are, and what each one means.
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Sep 3, 2019 · Learn how Campbell's book The Hero With A Thousand Faces popularized the hero's journey structure in movies and culture. Explore the pros and cons of Campbell's approach and its impact on mythology studies.