Myht Flashcards
What’s a myth
Something that conveys human truth through storytelling
It’s not true but contains truth
How are myths inspirational to us
Give motivation to lead moral life
Transmits ethical values and inspires us to behave similarly
How are myths ineffable
Allow us to go beyond language and talk ab concepts meaningfully
How r myths interpretable
Way of interpreting ultimate realities
Binds societies an prompts action
What r myths for religious believers
Myths communicate their worldview
And their sets of values and beliefs
How r myths from diff cultures similar
Communicate same ideas and values
Are myths concerned with literal truths
No they communicate values of their religion
Why r myths good for understanding
Concepts are hard to communicate so myths make religious values easily communicated
Are myths meant for cognitive assertions
No they communicate value an societal truths
Why is society not coming together
We are running out of things to be scared of as we r being more secular
Why don’t buttman like myths
Represents divine as smth contingent
Makes him not so special
