Myth in Philosophy Course
Discover how myth powers philosophical thought. Through Plato’s Cave and myths from around the world, you’ll master close reading, craft engaging seminars, guide debates, and transform stories into strong tools for teaching, ethics, and political reflection in humanities studies. This course equips you to use myth as a deep philosophical method in education and discourse.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This brief, powerful course reveals how myth serves as a solid philosophical instrument. You’ll study Plato’s Allegory of the Cave in depth, explore myth, narrative, allegory, and metaphor, and delve into knowledge, ethics, and politics. Gain skills to create lively seminars, direct focused discussions, compare myths from different cultures, and address doubts about myth’s role in philosophy clearly and effectively.
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Develop skills
- Close reading of Plato: analyse 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-centred session with active learning.
- Ethical critique: debate myths as persuasion, pedagogy, and philosophical argument.
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