Person

Joseph Campbell

Acting · 1904–1987 · White Plains, New York, U.S.

Joseph John Campbell (March 26, 1904 – October 30, 1987) 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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  Mythos

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  The Power of Myth

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  It’s a Mad Max World

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  Transformations of Myth Through Time

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  Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed

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  40,000 Years of Dreaming

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  The Hero's Journey: The World of Joseph Campbell

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  The Sun Dagger

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  Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth

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  Joseph Campbell: Sukhavati

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• 2025It’s a Mad Max WorldSelf
• 2007Star Wars: The Legacy RevealedSelf (archive footage)
• 1998Joseph Campbell: SukhavatiSelf (archive footage)
• 199640,000 Years of DreamingSelf - Mythologist (archive footage)
• 1989Transformations of Myth Through TimeHimself
• 1988The Power of MythSelf
• 1988Joseph Campbell and the Power of MythSelf
• 1987The Hero's Journey: The World of Joseph CampbellHimself - Mythologist
• 1983The Sun DaggerSelf
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