Sailing
Subtitle: philosophy for everyone : catching the drift of why we sail / edited by Patrick Goold ; Foreword by John Rousmaniere
Series: Philosophy for everyone
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Hoboken, New Jersey
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780470671856
Subjects: Philosophy; Sailing; PHILOSOPHY / General
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   "--

"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"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.