Sailing : philosophy for everyone : catching the drift of why we sail / edited by Patrick Goold ; foreword by John Rousmaniere.

Contributor(s):

Goold, Patrick Allen

Material type: Text

TextSeries: Philosophy for everyonePublication details: Chichester [UK] ; Malden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell, 2012.Description: 1 online resource (xxiii, 186 pages)Content type:

text

Media type:

computer

Carrier type:

online resource

ISBN:

9781118336465
1118336461
9781118336601
1118336607
9781118336403
1118336402
0470671858
9780470671856

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Genre/Form:

Electronic books.

Additional physical formats: Print version:: Sailing.DDC classification:

797.124 23

LOC classification:

GV811 .S25515 2012eb

Online resources:

Wiley Online Library [Free Download only for SUST IP]

Summary: "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 "-- Provided by publisher.Summary: "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"-- Provided by publisher.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

"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 "-- Provided by publisher.

"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"-- Provided by publisher.

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