Dennis Patrick Slattery je klíčovým členem fakulty na Pacifica Graduate Institute, kde pomohl formovat rozvoj programu Mythological Studies. Své texty často zaměřuje na psychologické a mytologické aspekty lidské zkušenosti. Jeho přístup zkoumá hluboké vrstvy psyché a archetypální síly, které ovlivňují náš život. Práce Dennise Patricka Slatteryho vybízí čtenáře k zamyšlení nad vlastní vnitřní krajinou a jejím spojením s širšími kulturními narativy.
Exploring the intersection of tradition and contemporary culture, the author offers insightful analyses that blend scholarly rigor with a deeply spiritual perspective. The writing is characterized by a pugnacious and intimate tone, reflecting a life lived with earnestness. Slattery's work emphasizes the interconnectedness of experiences, suggesting that nothing is isolated but contributes to the complex essence of personal identity.
The collection features 30 essays showcasing Professor Slattery's extensive and diverse scholarly interests. Each essay explores various disciplines that serve as unique modes of understanding and imagination, reflecting his multifaceted approach to knowledge.
Exploring Your Personal Myth Through Herman Melville's Moby-Dick
Delving into the depths of personal mythology, this interactive exploration encourages readers to reflect on their own narratives through daily meditative questions inspired by Melville's Moby-Dick. Each page invites cursive writing, fostering a therapeutic connection between classic literature and individual experiences. By engaging with the themes of the novel, readers can uncover and articulate their unique life myths, using the imaginative framework of mythopoiesis to navigate their personal journeys and enhance self-understanding.
This book presents contributions from different authors covering the mythical basis for different religions. It also shows how psychology and philosopy have been influenced by myths.
Focusing on the "7 Ways" to creativity, this book offers an intimate exploration through the insights of three collaborating authors. It combines meditative reflections on the creative process with practical exercises, encouraging readers to engage deeply with their own creative journeys. The blend of personal experiences and actionable guidance makes it a valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their creativity.
Riting Myth, Mythic Writing: Plotting Your Personal Story is a both a theoretical as well as interactive book on the nature of personal myth. Its intention is to offer participants who wish to explore further the terms and structure of their personal myth over 80 writing meditations that are spread throughout 9 chapters in order to guide the readers-writers on a pilgrimage into the deepest layers of their personal myth.
From War to Wonder, Dennis Slattery's new book, not only explicates the beauty and power of the Odyssey, Homer's twenty-seven-hundred-year-old marvel-filled epic, it also offers a marvelous way to interact with it on a daily basis. Those who do so will be amply rewarded by finding access to the poem's myriad meanings, as well as their capacity for forging their own personal myths. Phil Cousineau, author of Once and Future Myths, and editor of The Hero's Journey: Joseph Campbell on His Life and Work What a beautiful invitation this book proffers: to spend a year slowly savoring one of the great masterpieces of world literature and day-by-day discovering how it illumines and deepens your understanding of your own life. Christine Downing, author of The Goddess: Mythological Images of the Feminine and Mythopoetic Musings: 2007-2018
Exploring the concept of life as a pilgrimage, Dennis Patrick Slattery draws on Dante Alighieri's The Divine Comedy to help readers uncover their personal myths. With over twenty years of experience teaching Dante, Slattery presents selected passages that guide individuals in reflecting on their life stories and journeys. This insightful approach encourages a deeper understanding of one's experiences and the universal themes found in Dante's work.
Exploring the intersection of psyche and poetry, this collection of essays delves into how the poetic nature of the mind intertwines with psycho-mythical themes. Influenced by James Hillman's concept of the "poetic basis of mind," the author examines how myth serves as a foundational element for both psyche and poetry. The essays aim to enhance the understanding of mythopoiesis, highlighting the soul's inherent ability to create and shape myths.