Cycling - Philosophy for Everyone

Fritz Allhoff

• 11 januari 2011
• 9781444341362

Samenvatting:

Covering interesting and varied philosophical terrain, Cycling - Philosophy for Everyone explores in a fun but critical way the rich philosophical, cultural, and existential experiences that arise when two wheels are propelled by human energy. bulletIncorporates or reflects the views of high-profile and notable past-professional cyclists and insiders such as Lennard Zinn, Scott Tinley, and Lance ArmstrongbulletFeatures contributions from the areas of cultural studies, kinesiology, literature, and political science as well as from philosophersbulletIncludes enlightening essays on the varieties of the cycling experience, ranging from the ethical issues of success, women and cycling, environmental issues of commuting and the transformative potential of cycling for personal growthbulletShows how bicycling and philosophy create the perfect tandembulletIncludes a foreword by Lennard Zinn, author and owner of Zinn Cycles Inc./bulletlist