Running with the Pack by Mark Rowlands
Mark Rowlands explores the intimate relationship between running and philosophy in this brilliant and inspiring follow-up to The Philosopher and the Wolf
“Rowlands meditates on how running has brought him “in contact with the intrinsic value of life” In the end, he concludes that, for him, running is not pleasurable in the usual sense but an experience valuable in itself—a “way of being rather than a way of feeling.” A delightful re-creation of a memorable experience with special appeal for runners, pet lovers and the philosophically inclined.” -- Kirkus Reviews
“Life-affirming. Gets straight to the heart of why running has such an important place in our lives. Perfectly captures the essence of what happens when we lace up a pair of sneakers and close the door behind us. Outstanding.” -- Robin Harvie, author of The Lure of Long Distances
“One of the most intense reading experiences of my life. It is a profound and beautiful book.” -- Jeffrey Masson, author of When Elephants Weep
“Delightful and eye-opening.” -- Connie Ogle - Miami Herald
“This year's most original and instructive work of popular philosophy. Rowlands is a rare contemporary philosopher who is able to learn from everything he experiences in life.” -- Financial Times
“A snarly misanthrope, Rowlands recovered his own humanity by loving a noble beast and (with a little help from Aristotle, Descartes, and Jack Daniel's) learning to howl at the moon.” -- O, The Oprah Magazine
“Rarely has a single animal inspired such deep reflections on morality, mortality,and misanthropy.” -- Frans de Wall, author of Our Inner Ape
“Life-affirming. Gets straight to the heart of why running has such an important place in our lives. Perfectly captures the essence of what happens when we lace up a pair of sneakers and close the door behind us. Outstanding.” -- Robin Harvie, author of The Lure of Long Distances
“One of the most intense reading experiences of my life. It is a profound and beautiful book.” -- Jeffrey Masson, author of When Elephants Weep
“Delightful and eye-opening.” -- Connie Ogle - Miami Herald
“This year's most original and instructive work of popular philosophy. Rowlands is a rare contemporary philosopher who is able to learn from everything he experiences in life.” -- Financial Times
“A snarly misanthrope, Rowlands recovered his own humanity by loving a noble beast and (with a little help from Aristotle, Descartes, and Jack Daniel's) learning to howl at the moon.” -- O, The Oprah Magazine
“Rarely has a single animal inspired such deep reflections on morality, mortality,and misanthropy.” -- Frans de Wall, author of Our Inner Ape
Mark Rowlands is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Miami and the author of The Philosopher and the Wolf. His books have been translated into fifteen languages.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781605984773 |
| ISBN 10 | 1605984779 |
| Title | Running with the Pack |
| Author | Mark Rowlands |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Pegasus Books |
| Year published | 2013-12-04 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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