Joseph Campbell. Joseph John Campbell (March 26, 1904 – October 30, 1987) was an American mythologist, writer and lecturer, best known for his work in comparative mythology and comparative religion. His work is vast, covering many aspects of the human experience. His philosophy is often summarized by his phrase: "Follow your bliss. "[1] Life[edit] Background[edit] Joseph Campbell was born and raised in White Plains, New York[2] in an upper-middle-class Irish Catholic family.
While at Dartmouth College he studied biology and mathematics, but decided that he preferred the humanities. Europe[edit] While in Europe, he was highly influenced by the period of the Lost Generation, a time of enormous intellectual and artistic innovation. It was in this climate that Campbell was also introduced to the work of Thomas Mann, who was to prove equally influential upon his life and ideas.
Great Depression[edit] Another dissident member of Freud's circle to influence Campbell was Wilhelm Stekel (1868–1939). Death[edit] The Power of Myth ep.1_在线视频观看_土豆网视频 蒲公英. Marshall McLuhan. McLuhanisms. Stephen Krashen. Stephen Krashen: Children need food, health care, and books. Not new standards and tests. - Living in Dialogue.