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An official podcast of the Joseph Campbell Foundation and the MythMaker Podcast Network that unearths little-heard talks from Joseph Campbell and examines their context and meaning. Hosted by Brad Olson, PhD.

Pathways with Joseph Campbell Joseph Campbell Foundation

    • Arts
    • 4.9 • 79 Ratings

An official podcast of the Joseph Campbell Foundation and the MythMaker Podcast Network that unearths little-heard talks from Joseph Campbell and examines their context and meaning. Hosted by Brad Olson, PhD.

    Bonus: The Necessity of Myth

    Bonus: The Necessity of Myth

    In this bonus episode recorded at Amherst College in 1968, Campbell discusses the necessity of myth. It includes an in-depth summary of the four main functions of myth.

    • 1 hr 5 min
    EP 21: Imagery of Vision in the novels of James Joyce

    EP 21: Imagery of Vision in the novels of James Joyce

    In this episode, Joseph Campbell discusses the vision and imagery of James Joyce. It was recorded at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California on November 15th, 1968. Host Bradley Olson introduces the lecture and offers a commentary at the end.

    • 1 hr 45 min
    Bonus: Transparent To The Transcendent: A Brief Introduction to Myth and Psychology

    Bonus: Transparent To The Transcendent: A Brief Introduction to Myth and Psychology

    In this bonus episode recorded at Esalen Institute in 1981, Joseph Campbell gives a brief introduction to mythology and what it means to be "transparent to the transcendent."

    • 28 min
    EP 20: Reincarnation

    EP 20: Reincarnation

    In this episode, Joseph Campbell discusses the topic of reincarnation from both eastern and western perspectives. It was recorded at the Asia Society in New York on March 15th 1968. Host Bradley Olson introduces the lecture and offers a commentary at the end.

    • 1 hr 45 min
    Bonus: Symbols on US Dollar Bill

    Bonus: Symbols on US Dollar Bill

    In this bonus episode recorded at the U.S. Embassy in Athens, Greece in 1985, Campbell discusses the significance of the symbols on the back of a US Dollar bill.

    • 15 min
    EP 19: Archetypes Jung, Freud

    EP 19: Archetypes Jung, Freud

    In this episode, Joseph Campbell speaks on archetypes and the depth psychological views of Jung and Freud. Host, Bradley Olson, offers and introduction and commentary after the lecture.

    • 1 hr 51 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
79 Ratings

79 Ratings

Cajuntrucker ,

Worth every minute

Reading Joseph Campbell is one thing but hearing him lecture is a whole other experience! Just like actually taking a class of his. Interesting content with surprisingly good audio, considering the age.

Gib_4 ,

Grateful

Thank y’all for producing this! -The gentleman from Texas.

S Socki ,

Less Narration

Great archival recordings. The whispering narrator does not seem to develop or elaborate on what is already there.

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