Through the Joseph Campbell: Transformations of Myth Through Time course students will learn a great deal about the mythologies that human beings have created over the centuries from a man who made the study of those mythologies his life's work. What makes Joseph Campbell particularly captivating is his ability to make those mythologies relevant to the lives of people living today.
This course consists of 14 hour-long programs selected from over 50 hours of Campbell lectures and is introduced by "THE HERO'S JOURNEY," an award-winning biographical film. Through these programs and the accompanying specially prepared academic materials, students will gain a deeper understanding of mythology's role in human history.
The Joseph Campbell: Transformations of Myth Through Time course is a significant resource for the study of mythology. The course draws from classic and recent scholarship about the mythology of the world.
Joseph Campbell: Transformations of Myth Through Time helps students gain an understanding of how myths have been transformed through myriad cultures throughout time
learn the relationships among myth, religion, and culture
acquire the ability to recognize the underlying similarities of human cultures as well as the wide range of variations
recognize and appreciate that there are many equally valid myths and religions and that there have been throughout history.
Program 6: The Sacred Source: The Perennial Philosophy of the East - In this lecture, Campbell introduces the Perennial Philosophy of the East and focuses on the Indian tradition from its origins to the end of the Vedic period.
Program 7: The Way to Enlightenment: Buddhism - Campbell introduces stories of Buddha's life and enlightenment to reflect the essence of the Buddhist religion. The different sects of Buddhism are contrasted in their conception of transcendence. Campbell compares Buddhism with Taoism and Confucius and also discusses Buddhism's impact on the ancient West.
