Quote by Joseph Campbell

I would say that all our sciences are the material that has to be mythologized. A mythology gives spiritual import - what one might call rather the psychological, inward import, of the world of nature round about us, as understood today. There's no real conflict between science and religion ... What is in conflict is the science of 2000 BC ... and the science of the 20th century AD.

I would say that all our sciences are the material that has

Summary

This quote suggests that scientific knowledge can be seen as a form of myth that provides a deeper understanding of the world. It argues that mythologies, which offer psychological and spiritual significance, can be applied to current scientific knowledge to better comprehend the natural world. The quote also implies that the conflict lies not between science and religion, but between outdated scientific beliefs and modern scientific advancements. In essence, it encourages viewing science and religion as complementary rather than conflicting, with mythology bridging the gap between the two.

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Conflict Nature Religion Science Spiritual Myth Anachronism Jeremy Mishlove Joseph Campbell

By Joseph Campbell

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