Philosophy for Gardeners

Ideas & Paradoxes to Ponder in the Garden

Kate Collyns

Description

In Philosophy for Gardeners, Kate Collyns uses aspects of gardening to introduce and explore a range of philosophical ideas and schools of thought; cultivating a greater understanding and appreciation of intriguing concepts, propagated from science, evolution and aesthetics through to politics, economics and ethics.

Broken into four sections, Soil, Growth, Harvest and Cycles, each section explores questions of philosophy through the lens of the garden. A fascinating read, this book is as perfect for students of philosophy as it is for gardeners, filled with thought-provoking reflections on life, being and existence.

Details

  • Format
    Hardback
  • Pages
    144
  • Size
    210 x 155mm
  • Publisher
    Frances Lincoln
  • ISBN
    9780711268210
Stock Code
220159
Our Price
$32.99
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