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Sailing - Philosophy for Everyone: Catching the Drift of Why We Sail
Contributor(s): Allhoff, Fritz (Editor), Goold, Patrick (Editor), Rousmaniere, John (Foreword by)
ISBN: 0470671858     ISBN-13: 9780470671856
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
OUR PRICE:   $21.56  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: July 2012
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BISAC Categories:
- Sports & Recreation | Sailing
- Philosophy | Essays
Dewey: 797.124
LCCN: 2012009766
Series: Philosophy for Everyone
Physical Information: 0.71" H x 6.36" W x 9.03" (0.74 lbs) 224 pages
 
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Publisher 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