Sailing - Philosophy For Everyone
Catching the Drift of Why We Sail
Fritz Allhoff editor Patrick Goold editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Published:22nd Jun '12
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
This volume reveals the wisdom we can learn from sailing, a sport that pits human skills against the elements, tests the mettle and is a rich source of valuable lessons in life.
- Unravels the philosophical mysteries behind one of the oldest organized human activities
- Features contributions from philosophers and academics as well as from sailors themselves
- Enriches appreciation of the sport by probing its meaning and value
- Brings to life the many applications of philosophy to sailing and the profound lessons it can teach us
- A thought-provoking read for sailors and philosophers alike
“I highly recommend the wisdom filled and engaging book Sailing - Philosophy For Everyone: Catching the Drift of Why We Sail edited by Patrick Goold, to any students who study philosophy, students of any disciplines, practicing sailors, or anyone interested in the great and timeless questions posed by philosophy since the beginning of time. This book is one that you will return to for inspiration, wisdom, and solace again and again.” (Blog Business World, 2 February 2013)
“I highly recommend the wisdom filled and engaging book Sailing - Philosophy For Everyone: Catching the Drift of Why We Sail edited by Patrick Goold, to any students who study philosophy, students of any disciplines, practicing sailors, or anyone interested in the great and timeless questions posed by philosophy since the beginning of time. This book is one that you will return to for inspiration, wisdom, and solace again and again.” (MoneyTalks, 3 February 2013)
“Edited by a professor of philosophy and with a (very good) foreword by yachting writer John Rousmaniere, this essay collection probes why we sail and what we can learn from it.” (Classic Boat, 1 October 2012)
"Sailing, moving from one place to another either for discovery or for economic survival reason must be the earliest mode of transport know to mankind that involved technology i.e a boat and a sail."(Existential Analysis, January 2015)
ISBN: 9780470671856
Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 15mm
Weight: 338g
224 pages