The Friendship of a Mountain: A Brief Treatise on Elevation
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Why are we fascinated by mountains? These outcrops of rock were once considered unsightly, something to be avoided at all costs, but, since Rousseau, they have been contrasted with our corrupt cities and viewed as serene enclaves of beauty and relaxation. But why climb to the summit only to come back down again? Why does the toil of climbing convert into joy? What metaphysics of the absolute is playing out here - what challenge does climbing...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1509555536
ISBN13:9781509555536
Release Date:July 2023
Publisher:Polity Press
Length:160 Pages
Weight:0.75 lbs.
Dimensions:1.2" x 0.7" x 3.5"
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