Excerpt from The Philosopher in the Clearing
Derogatory to my wisdom as a philosopher to write something that I knew beforehand would not be looked at. There are other reasons also; but enough is as good as a feast, though that is a proverb that will not stand close examination.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of thoughtful essays by a 19th-century writer immersed in the natural landscape of the Canadian Eastern Townships. Reflecting on everything from wolves and stumps to dancing and education, the author employs his philosophical viewpoint to question norms and beliefs. The reflections in this book are drawn from nature and rural society at a time of immense environmental and societal change in Canada. Through a witty and eccentric narrative, the author encourages readers to challenge their relationship with the land and to question long-held beliefs in education, class, and morality. At once humorous, thought-provoking, and rooted in its time, this book offers a powerful exploration of life's social and natural complexities. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331517191_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781331517191
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