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Joseph Campbell
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1904 – 1987
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Who was Joseph Campbell?
Joseph John Campbell was an American mythologist, writer and lecturer, best known for his work in comparative mythology and comparative religion. His work is vast, covering many aspects of the human experience. His philosophy is often summarized by his phrase: "Follow your bliss."
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- Born
- Mar 26, 1904
White Plains - Also known as
- Campbell, Joseph
- Joseph John Campbell
- Spouses
- Jean Erdman
(1938/05/05 - 1987/10/30)
- Jean Erdman
- Ethnicity
- Scottish American
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- M.A., Columbia University
Medieval literature
( - 1927) - Bachelor of Arts, Columbia University
English Literature
( - 1925) - Dartmouth College
- Canterbury School
- Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
- University of Paris
- M.A., Columbia University
- Employment
- Sarah Lawrence College
- Lived in
- White Plains
- Died
- Oct 30, 1987
Honolulu
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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