Exploring the interplay between mythology and family dynamics, Philip Slater examines the neurotic traits of Greek gods as reflections of fifth-century Athenian society. He delves into mother-son relationships, particularly through the lens of Hera and male gods, highlighting how these dynamics shaped male identity in a patriarchal culture. Slater addresses themes such as homosexuality, fatherless families, women's roles, and male pride, revealing how ancient narratives resonate with contemporary societal issues, making the past relevant to modern dilemmas.
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May 15, 1927 – June 20, 2013
Philip Slater was an author, actor, playwright, and sociologist. He taught sociology at Harvard, Brandeis University, and the University of California at Santa Cruz. This academic work followed his obtaining a doctorate from Harvard.



- 2014
- 2008
Chrysalis Effect
- 242 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Shows that the chaos and conflict experienced world-wide are the result of a global cultural metamorphosis, one which has accelerated so rapidly over the decades as to provoke fierce resistance. This book explains the metamorphosis of global culture whereby old cultural assumptions are challenged and innovations are seen as a social ill.
- 1970