Raimond Gaita

The Philosopher's Dog (Routledge Classics)

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ISBN 13:
9781138687943
author:
Raimond Gaita
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Routledge
language:
English
Publication Year:
2016
Pages:
222
Dimensions:
19.7 x 1.7 x 13.1 cm
Genre:
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Description

The Philosopher's Dog by Raimond Gaita is a beautifully written exploration of the human relationship with animals. Through poignant and humorous stories about his own pets, Gaitat reflects on fundamental questions about love, devotion, loyalty, grief, and friendship in animals.

He examines the nature of consciousness and the mind in animals, drawing on philosophical ideas from Descartes, Wittgenstein, and J.M. Coetzee. This thought-provoking book also touches on mortality, sexuality, storytelling, philosophy, science, and spirituality, offering a profound meditation on what it means to be a creature of flesh and blood.

This Routledge Classics edition includes a new introduction and afterword by the author, providing further insight into Gaita's ideas. A substantial and thought-provoking read, The Philosopher's Dog is an arresting book that will appeal to anyone interested in philosophy, animals, or the human condition.

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