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Saving the Appearances: A Study in Idolatry

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Owen Barfield
Owen Barfield

Owen Barfield was a British philosopher, poet, and literary critic, recognized for his contributions to the philosophy of language and the theory of myth. A prominent member of the Inklings, a group of writers and scholars associated with Oxford University, Barfield's ideas often centered on the nature of language, imagination, and the significance of myth in human culture. more

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