Myth in Philosophy Course
This course explores how myth functions as a key tool in philosophical thinking. Through Plato’s Allegory of the Cave and myths from various traditions, participants develop skills in close textual analysis, distinguishing narrative forms like myth, allegory, and metaphor, comparing myths across cultures, designing interactive seminars, and critically debating myths in ethical, epistemological, and political contexts. Ideal for educators and thinkers aiming to harness storytelling for deeper humanities discussions.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Discover myth's role as a precise philosophical instrument in this focused course. Engage deeply with Plato’s Cave allegory, dissect myth, narrative, allegory, and metaphor, and delve into knowledge, ethics, and politics. Gain abilities to craft compelling seminars, guide discussions, compare myths worldwide, and address critiques of myth in philosophy effectively.
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Develop skills
- Close reading of Plato: analyze the Cave allegory with scholarly precision.
- Myth analysis tools: distinguish myth, allegory, metaphor, and philosophical narrative.
- Comparative mythology: contrast Plato’s Cave with Greek, religious, or modern myths.
- Seminar design: build a 50–75 minute myth-centered session with active learning.
- Ethical critique: debate myths as persuasion, pedagogy, and philosophical argument.
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