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Life's Philosophy - Reason and Feeling in a Deeper World (Hardcover) Loot Price: R2,852
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Life's Philosophy - Reason and Feeling in a Deeper World (Hardcover): Arne Naess

Life's Philosophy - Reason and Feeling in a Deeper World (Hardcover)

Arne Naess; Translated by Roland Huntford; Contributions by Per Ingvar Haukeland

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Now available in English for the first time, Norwegian philosopher Arne Naess's meditation on the art of living is an exhortation to preserve the environment and biodiversity. As Naess approaches his ninetieth year, he offers a bright and bold perspective on the power of feelings to move us away from ecological and cultural degradation toward sound, future-focused policy and action. Naess acknowledges the powerlessness of the intellect without the heart, and, like Thoreau before him, he rejects the Cartesian notion of mind-body separation. He advocates instead for the integration of reason and emotion-a combination Naess believes will inspire us to make changes for the better. Playful and serious, this is a guidebook for finding our way on a planet wrecked by the harmful effects of consumption, population growth, commodification, technology, and globalization. It is sure to mobilize today's philosophers, environmentalists, policy makers, and the general public into seeking-with whole hearts rather than with superficial motives-more effective and timelier solutions. Naess's style is reflective and anecdotal as he shares stories and details from his rich and long life. With characteristic goodwill, wit, and wisdom, he denounces our unsustainable actions while simultaneously demonstrating the unsurpassed wonder, beauty, and possibility our world offers, and ultimately shows us that there is always reason for hope, that everyone is a potential ally in our fight for the future.

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Imprint: University of Georgia Press
Country of origin: United States
Release date: September 2008
Authors: Arne Naess
Translators: Roland Huntford
Contributors: Per Ingvar Haukeland
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 216
ISBN-13: 978-0-8203-5591-7
Categories: Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Environmentalist thought & ideology
Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Applied ecology > General
Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics & moral philosophy > General
Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Western philosophy > Modern Western philosophy, c 1600 to the present > Western philosophy, from c 1900 - > General
Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics & moral philosophy > General
Books > Philosophy > Western philosophy > Modern Western philosophy, c 1600 to the present > Western philosophy, from c 1900 - > General
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LSN: 0-8203-5591-7
Barcode: 9780820355917

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