Running with the Pack: Thoughts From the Road on Meaning and Mortality by Mark R

Description: Running with the Pack by Mark Rowlands Mark Rowlands explores the intimate relationship between running and thinking, especially thoughts about the meaning of life, in this brilliant follow-up to The Philosopher and the Wolf. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Most of the serious thinking I have done over the past twenty years has been done while running.Mark Rowlands has run for most of his life. He has also been a professional philosopher. And for him the two - running and philosophising - are inextricably connected. In Running with the Pack he tells us about the most significant runs of his life - from the entire day he spent running as a boy in Wales, to the runs along French beaches and up Irish mountains with his beloved wolf Brenin, and through Florida swamps more recently with his dog Nina. Woven throughout the book are profound meditations on mortality, middle age and the meaning of life.This is a highly original and moving book that will make the philosophically inclined want to run, and those who love running become intoxicated by philosophical ideas. Notes Now in paperback, this sees Rowlands explore the intimate relationship between running and thinking, especially thoughts about the meaning of life. From the author of The Philosopher & The Wolf. Author Biography Mark Rowlands was born in Newport, Wales. He is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Miami and the author of a dozen books, including the bestselling The Philosopher and the Wolf, also published by Granta. His books have been translated into fifteen languages. His website is , and he blogs at Review Life-affirming... gets straight to the heart of why running is has such an important place in our lives... perfectly captures the essence of what happens when we lace up a pair of trainers and close the door behind us... Outstanding -- Robin Harvie, author of Why We RunRowlands is a lovely writer, funny and moving... If youre of an optimistic bent, hopeful that life will offer up moments of wonder and delight, then Rowlands is your kind - my kind - of philosopher -- Miranda Sawyer * Observer *Rowlandss book is an inquiry into contemporary understanding of "what is important or valuable in life"... Enjoyable -- James Vincent * Financial Times *Engrossing -- Ben East * Metro *A joyful reverie on running, its pain and purity... Witty, wry and thought-provoking -- Patrick Neale * Bookseller *A real treat. Its a serious philosophical examination of why we run and the value of it -- Paul Tonkinson * Runners World *A powerful read, which weaves in ponderings on everything from ageing to the meaning of life. I defy anyone to read this and not be inspired to lace up their trainers * Top Santé *Rowlands argues that running returns us to something we have lost as humans in our pursuit of goals, material or otherwise * Independent *Recommended -- Paul McGurk * Norwich Evening News *Exercise energises your thoughts, and reading this book is a bit like thinking while you run -- William Leith * Evening Standard * Promotional Mark Rowlands explores the intimate relationship between running and thinking, especially thoughts about the meaning of life, in this brilliant follow-up to The Philosopher and the Wolf Long Description Mark Rowlands explores the intimate relationship between running and thinking, especially thoughts about the meaning of life, in this brilliant follow-up to The Philosopher and the Wolf. Most of the serious thinking I have done over the past twenty years has been done while running. Mark Rowlands has run for most of his life. He has also been a professional philosopher. And for him the two - running and philosophising - are inextricably connected. In Running with the Pack he tells us about the most significant runs of his life - from the entire day he spent running as a boy in Wales, to the runs along French beaches and up Irish mountains with his beloved wolf Brenin, and through Florida swamps more recently with his dog Nina. Woven throughout the book are profound meditations on mortality, middle age and the meaning of life. This is a highly original and moving book that will make the philosophically inclined want to run, and those who love running become intoxicated by philosophical ideas. Promotional "Headline" Mark Rowlands explores the intimate relationship between running and thinking, especially thoughts about the meaning of life, in this brilliant follow-up to The Philosopher and the Wolf Details ISBN1847082637 Author Mark Rowlands Year 2014 ISBN-10 1847082637 ISBN-13 9781847082633 Media Book Pages 224 Publisher Granta Books Imprint Granta Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 796.425 Subtitle Thoughts From the Road on Meaning and Mortality Format Paperback Short Title Running with the Pack Language English UK Release Date 2014-03-06 AU Release Date 2014-03-06 Publication Date 2014-03-06 Audience General NZ Release Date 2014-03-25 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:78507171;

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