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- Is It Painful To Think: Conversations with Arne Naess
- Book
- 1992
- Published by: University of Minnesota Press
summary
David Rothenberg shows us in this brief and enjoyable book that Naess's thought and influence range far beyond ecological philosophy. Naess's contributions to our understanding of the roots and resolution of the environment crisis are of primary interest here. Environmental Politics "Is It Painful to Think? is an important contribution to the deep ecological literature, appropriate for specialists as well as readers seeking an introduction. The book offers something to readers who identify themselves as deep ecologists, to those interested in the roots of deep ecology, and to those seeking an introduction to deep ecology." Environmental History Review "Recommended." The Reader's Review "Watching a good mind at work is a privilege. Watching a good mind at play is a joy. Is It Painful to Think? shows both sides of Arne Naess, a philosopher who is making a real difference in the planet's course." Bill McKibben
Table of Contents
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- Preface: Why Trust the Pain?
- pp. xi-xii
- Introduction: From Science to the Self
- pp. xiii-xxiv
- 1. Childhood and the Distance
- pp. 1-20
- 2. The Mind and the Circle
- pp. 21-40
- 3. Rats in California
- pp. 41-56
- 4. The Cabin of Crossed Stones
- pp. 57-82
- 5. Inspiration and Possibility
- pp. 83-101
- 6. Resist Totality!
- pp. 102-125
- 7. Defining the Deep
- pp. 126-151
- 8. Seeing the World Anew
- pp. 152-168
- 9. On Thin Ice
- pp. 169-188
- Epilogue: A Walk in the World of Joy
- pp. 189-192
- Selected Works by Arne Naess
- pp. 193-196
- Works About or Influenced by Arne Naess
- pp. 197-200
Additional Information
ISBN
9780816684663
Related ISBN(s)
9780816621521
MARC Record
OCLC
567983106
Pages
232
Launched on MUSE
2015-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No