A Short Philosophy of Birds by Philippe J Dubois

A Short Philosophy of Birds by Philippe J Dubois

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Summary

The greatest wisdom comes from the smallest creatures There is so much we can learn from birds. Having spent a lifetime watching birds, Philippe and Élise – a French ornithologist and a philosopher – draw out the secret lessons that birds can teach us about how to live, and the wisdom of the natural world.

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A Short Philosophy of Birds by Philippe J Dubois

The greatest wisdom comes from the smallest creatures There is so much we can learn from birds. Having spent a lifetime watching birds, Philippe and Elise a French ornithologist and a philosopher draw out the secret lessons that birds can teach us about how to live, and the wisdom of the natural world.
Brilliant, magical and engrossing – I will never see birds the same way again * Peter Wohlleben, bestselling author of THE HIDDEN LIFE OF TREES *
A little gem So much wisdom to be drawn from the feathered world of birds * Raynor Winn, bestselling author of THE SALT PATH *
A charming, witty and thought-provoking look at the way bird behaviour can both reflect and influence the way we live our lives * Stephen Moss (Naturalist and author) *
This little book does a beautiful job of inspiring awe for the capacities of birds and applying lessons from their lives to the struggles of humanity * Wall Street Journal *

Philippe J. Dubois (Author)
Philippe J. Dubois is an ornithologist and writer. He has been passionate about birds since he was a boy, and has travelled the world birdwatching. He is the author of a number of works on climate change and biodiversity and was the head of Delachaux and Niestlé, the oldest nature books publishing house in France.

Elise Rousseau (Author)
Élise Rousseau has degrees in Literature and Philosophy, and is a journalist and author of several works on nature and animals. She has spent several years working to protect animals.

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ISBN 13 9780753554142
ISBN 10 0753554143
Title A Short Philosophy of Birds
Author Philippe J Dubois
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Ebury Publishing
Year published 2019-11-07
Number of pages 176
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.