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Explore the first book-length critical analysis of Hans Blumenberg's theory of myth. As a leading German theorist of the late twentieth century, Blumenberg's work has had a lasting impact on several academic fields. This volume provides a deep look into his influential 1979 publication, Work on Myth, making his complex ideas accessible to a wider audience. This book serves as an essential resource for students and scholars across various disciplines. It connects Blumenberg's theories to literary theory, philosophy, religious studies, anthropology, and the history and philosophy of science. By providing biographical context and explaining his philosophical background, this text helps readers understand how his ideas fit into broader intellectual developments. Whether you are studying the social sciences or the history of ideas, this Routledge publication offers a clear entry point into one of the most significant theoretical frameworks of the modern era. It is designed to help Anglophone readers navigate the profound contributions of a thinker who changed how we view the relationship between myth and human science.

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First book-length critical analysis of Hans Blumenberg's theory of myth in any language.

Provides essential biographical information to help readers understand Blumenberg's life and work.

Connects theoretical concepts to philosophy, religious studies, anthropology, and literary theory.

Explains the philosophical contexts that shaped Blumenberg's influential ideas.

Relates the theory of myth to important developments in late twentieth-century thought.

Serves as a comprehensive guide for Anglophone readers studying German theoretical traditions.

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02 February 2015
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