500-Thought

Thought Feature: The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell, Bill Moyers (Contributor), Betty Sue Flowers (Editor) Doubleday, 231 pages Illustrated edition ISBN: 0761306218 Reviewed by: Robert Reiser The stories and beliefs of other cultures or other times may seem quaint, or simply false to us, but to them, they may have had profound meaning. Our beliefs today may be viewed as no more than myth to some people in the future. Bill Moyers engages Joseph Campbell in a dialog about the role myth has played in shaping our world. From the oldest times myths have provided a direction or understanding to their believers in and otherwise incomprehensible world. Read the full review

500		Thought

510		Mythology
		The Power of Myth - Joseph Campbell with Bill Moyers Companion Book to the PBS series. Campbell discusses the role myth has in shaping human beliefs.
515		Tales from Ancient Egypt by George Hart Seven fun stories that ancient Egyptians made up. It has many colorful pictures.
735		the Illustrated Book of Myths, Tales & Legends of the World by Neil Philip A wonderful collection of stories about the beginnings, cultures, heros and gods. Short enough to be excellent bedtime stories.

520		Religion - Theosophy, Religion, Faith

530		Metaphysics - Ghosts, Paranormal, Psychics, Aliens
		The Mask of Nostradamus : The Prophecies of the World's Most Famous Seer - James Randi Was Nostrodamus a prophet or merely a social commentator? James Randi explores Nostrodamus' life and writings.

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550		Philosophy
		Socrates in 90 Minutes by Paul Strathern A beginner's introduction to the most famous Greek philosopher. A quick and interesting read, with reading list. Socrates forever changed the way we learn, by illustrating the power of a question.
		Plato in 90 Minutes by Paul Strathern Socrates student, and prolific writer. A great thinker in his own right. Credited with founding the worlds first university. Known for the "Republic," ideas on governement that have shaped democracy ever since.
		Aristotle in 90 Minutes by Paul Strathern The way we think today began when Aristotle began to analyze human knowledge, and developed the principles of Logic.

560		Psychology

570		Ethics
		Virtual Ethical Society - American Ethics Union Founded in 1876 by Felix Adler. Ethical Societies are fellowships of people who seek a clarification of the values of life and a faith to live by.

580		Logic
		Mental Workout - Mensa International See how well you do at the Mensa 30 minute mental workout.

590		Other

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