Wilderness Philosophy

John Muir Explained: Wilderness Philosophy, Environmental Ethics, and the Spiritual Foundations of American Conservation explores the life, ideas, and lasting influence of one of the most important figures in environmental thought. More than a naturalist or preservationist, John Muir was a philosopher of the wild whose vision reshaped how Americans understood nature, morality, and humanity’s place within the living world. This book offers a deep and accessible examination of Muir’s ideas, tracing how his experiences, spirituality, and observations formed a coherent philosophy that ...

Canoeing in the Wilderness by Henry David Thoreau is an account of a canoe trip through a vast tract of almost-virgin woodland in Maine. The author, a friend and a Native American guide spent two weeks in the wilds, navigating waterways in a canoe or walking and camping on land. The charming prose blends the meditative with detailed descriptions of the journey, the scenery, and the guide’s admirable knowledge and skills.

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In Promised Lands, the first volume of The Covenant Pulse Series, Cooper Neitzel explores seven major faith traditions through this universal journey. Drawing from scripture, theology, history, and devotional practice, he invites listeners into a thoughtful comparison of how different religious communities understand calling, covenant, sacrifice, redemption, enlightenment, belonging, and ultimate hope.

While much recent ecocriticism has questioned the value of nature as a concept, Thought's Wilderness insists that it is analytically and politically indispensable, and that romanticism shows us why. Without a concept of nature, Greg Ellermann argues, our thinking is limited to the world that capitalism has made. Defamiliarizing the tradition of romantic nature writing, Ellermann contends that the romantics tried to circumvent the domination of nature that is essential to modern capitalism.

Neo-samurai brings new breath to haiku poetry. The author combines his knowledge of samurai, philosophy, and pop culture to create a book of 200 interesting haiku. Seventeen syllable stories, just for you.

Uncover the environmental history of humanity's clash with nature, from ancient survival to modern climate crises. Whether seeking a thought-provoking commute or navigating eco-anxiety, this awe-inspiring narrative offers profound clarity. Reconnect with the natural world as you travel from...

Rated "Most Popular Fiction Magazine 2024" by Chill Subs Ranked Top 10 "Best Lit Mags of 2023, 2024" by Chill Subs Delight in intriguing, thought-provoking conversations about ethics, philosophy, and social issues! After Dinner Conversation is a monthly literary magazine publishing short fiction. Each issue features both established writers and up-and-coming authors who contribute fascinating philosophical insights on controversial topics like marriage equality, assisted suicide, the meaning of death, animal rights, and defining your "purpose." It's time to go deep in search of truth! If ...

Throughout history humanity has been periodically sent messengers in an attempt to awaken the species on this planet from the slumber of living in a world of false perceptual illusions - a world of cognitive darkness. Each of these messengers was a voice in the wilderness of cognitive darkness. Once again, humanity finds itself receiving the message of awakening from this darkness and moving into the Light of understanding. Sadly, most of the messages about transcending From Dark to Light have been misunderstood and misdirected, and the messages corrupted into representing something below ...