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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

Sailing - Philosophy For Everyone: Catching the Drift of Why We Sail

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Paperback / softback by Fritz Allhoff , Patrick Goold

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    Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
    Publication Date: 22/06/2012
    ISBN13: 9780470671856, 978-0470671856
    ISBN10: 0470671858

    Number of Pages: 224

    Non Fiction , Politics, Philosophy & Society

    Description

    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

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