The Friendship Of A Mountain
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Author | : Pascal Bruckner |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 119 |
Release | : 2023-05-25 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 1509555544 |
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 pose to time and ageing, to fearful panic, to the brush with danger which leads to conquest? It’s not faith that elevates mountains – it’s mountains that elevate our faith in challenging us to overcome them. These hooded majesties crush some people while exalting others. For the latter, climbing means being born again, reaching a state of exhilaration. Being seized by exhaustion upon arriving at the summit is akin to casting your eyes upon paradise. Is it the stinging cold, the wind so strong that it almost knocks you down, or is it higher powers that speak to us in this mixture of terror and beauty? A child of the mountains who spent his youth in Austria and Switzerland, Pascal Bruckner has special ties to the subject of this book: the further he climbs, the more he reconnects to his past. In sparkling and sensual prose, Bruckner’s paean to the majesty of mountains weaves together things seen and things read, childhood memories, literature and philosophy, interlaced with reflections on life, ageing and the unrivalled beauty of an ecosystem that we are in danger of destroying.
Author | : Pascal Bruckner |
Publisher | : Polity |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2023-07-17 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 9781509555536 |
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 pose to time and ageing, to fearful panic, to the brush with danger which leads to conquest? It’s not faith that elevates mountains—it’s mountains that elevate our faith in challenging us to overcome them. These hooded majesties crush some people while exalting others. For the latter, climbing means being born again, reaching a state of exhilaration. Being seized by exhaustion upon arriving at the summit is akin to casting your eyes upon paradise. Is it the stinging cold, the wind so strong that it almost knocks you down, or is it higher powers that speak to us in this mixture of terror and beauty? A child of the mountains who spent his youth in Austria and Switzerland, Pascal Bruckner has special ties to the subject of this book: the further he climbs, the more he reconnects to his past. In sparkling and sensual prose, Bruckner’s paean to the majesty of mountains weaves together things seen and things read, childhood memories, literature and philosophy, interlaced with reflections on life, ageing and the unrivalled beauty of an ecosystem that we are in danger of destroying.
Author | : Marianne Dubuc |
Publisher | : Princeton Architectural Press |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2018-10-02 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 9781616897239 |
Mrs. Badger, an avid collector and naturalist, takes a weekly journey up to Sugarloaf Peak, greeting her friends on the way and sharing her discoveries with them. One day she meets Lulu, a very small cat, who wants to go with her to the top of the mountain. On the way, Lulu learns to take care of the natural world, help those in need, and listen to her intuition. Rich in wisdom and beautifully illustrated, Up the Mountain Path offers a profound story full of lessons about love, generosity, and following one's heart.
Author | : Rand Taylor |
Publisher | : CreateSpace |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 2014-02-24 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781496093219 |
MOUNTAINS have always been a perfect metaphor for life, with all its' challenges and rewards. Those who climb mountains form a special bond with both the mountain and their rope mate. Strong bonds are formed in the fiery furnace of shared danger and survival. Friendships are made and broken on the snow and rock. Lessons are learned that change lives in an instant. This is the true story of two friends who shared much in the mountains. The mountains shaped these two men and these two men helped shape each other. For nearly twenty years they sought out the mysteries and the truths the mountains hold in reserve for those few who dare to tread. And their lives were enriched beyond measure. This is their story.
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Total Pages | : 436 |
Release | : 1879 |
Genre | : Society of Friends |
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Author | : William Morris |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 464 |
Release | : 1912 |
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Author | : Francis Gay |
Publisher | : D.C. Thomson & Company |
Total Pages | : 192 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Family & Relationships |
ISBN | : 9781845350505 |
A wonderful annual read that provides day after day heartfelt, warming, uplifting thoughts for the reader. Full of memorable quotes and color photoghraphs that remind the reader of the charm and beauty of nature that surrounds us.
Author | : Friends General Conference (U.S.) |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 138 |
Release | : 1906 |
Genre | : Society of Friends |
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Author | : Emily Dial-Driver |
Publisher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 307 |
Release | : 2015-03-06 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 1476621152 |
Using children's and young adult literature is a great way to enhance a variety of college classes in fields as varied as biology, computer game development, political science and history. This collection of new essays by educators from a number of disciplines describes how to use such works as Where the Wild Things Are, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, Swamp Thing, Percy Jackson, and Harry Potter to introduce complex concepts and spark interest in difficult subjects. The contributors describe innovative teaching strategies using dystopian fiction, graphic narratives, fairy tales and mythology. Often overlooked or dismissed by teachers, children's literature can support student learning by raising levels of academic rigor, creativity and critical thinking.
Author | : Moses Foster Sweetser |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 520 |
Release | : 1880 |
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