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Soul: An Archaeology--Readings from Socrates to Ray Charles
A captivating, multidimensional collection of writings on the soul--from creation myths to beat poetry, religion to rock-n-roll. "Inspiring, often mind-blowing, sometimes even a little scary."-- Los Angeles Times
- GenresNonfictionPsychology
288 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 1994
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Phil Cousineau
67 books90 followersPhil Cousineau is a writer, teacher, editor, independent scholar, documentary filmmaker, travel leader, and storyteller. The author of more than 30 nonfiction books, Cousineau has more than 15 documentary screenwriting credits to his name, including the 1991 Academy Award-nominated Forever Activists. His life-long fascination with art, literature, and the history of culture has taken him on many journeys around the world; one of his bestselling books is The Art of Pilgrimage, inspired by his many years of meaningful travels.
Born in an army hospital in Columbia, South Carolina, Cousineau grew up in Detroit, and has lived in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 30 years. American mythologist Joseph Campbell was a mentor and major influence; Cousineau wrote the documentary film and companion book about Campbell's life, "The Hero's Journey." The “omnipresent influence of myth in modern life” is a thread that runs through all of his work. He lectures frequently on a wide range of topics--from mythology, film, and writing, to sports, creativity, travel, art, and beauty. Currently he is the host of the much-praised “inner travel” television series, Global Spirit, on Link TV and PBS, and is finishing a book on beauty.
Born in an army hospital in Columbia, South Carolina, Cousineau grew up in Detroit, and has lived in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 30 years. American mythologist Joseph Campbell was a mentor and major influence; Cousineau wrote the documentary film and companion book about Campbell's life, "The Hero's Journey." The “omnipresent influence of myth in modern life” is a thread that runs through all of his work. He lectures frequently on a wide range of topics--from mythology, film, and writing, to sports, creativity, travel, art, and beauty. Currently he is the host of the much-praised “inner travel” television series, Global Spirit, on Link TV and PBS, and is finishing a book on beauty.
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January 3, 2015
There was a point in my life a few years ago when I was really interested in what other cultures think of the soul and studies and theories on what the soul actually is. I walked into a used book store around that time, and there was this book propped on a shelf. Interesting reading, and I found it purely by accident when I needed it most.
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April 1, 2011So many profound stories. I haen't yet grasped everything I just completed reading. How could anyone. Too much to contemplate just yet. An awesome collection. Like a reference book.
February 11, 2013
An interesting mix of hard philosophy and easy to read musings. Very digestable, and I love to open up to a page and read whatever I land on. Good for a glass of scotch and a perusal.
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