The Philosopher and the Wolf

Lessons From the Wild on Love, Death and Happiness

Mark Rowlands

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Granta
01 May 2009

Memoirs; Philosophy; Popular philosophy; Zoology & animal sciences

This fascinating book charts the relationship between Mark Rowlands, a rootless philosopher, and Brenin, his extraordinarily well-travelled wolf. More than just an exotic pet, Brenin exerted an immense influence on Rowlands as both a person, and, strangely enough, as a philosopher, leading him to re-evaluate his attitude to love, happiness, nature and death. By turns funny (what do you do when your wolf eats your air-conditioning unit?) and poignant, this life-affirming classic of popular philosophy will make you reappraise what it means to be human.

By: Mark Rowlands
Imprint: Granta
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 183g
ISBN: 9781783784578
ISBN 10: 1783784571
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 01 May 2009
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Mark Rowlands was born in Newport, Wales. He is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Miami and the author of sixteen books, including the bestselling The Philosopher and the Wolf. His books have been translated into more than twenty languages.

Reviews for The Philosopher and the Wolf: Lessons From the Wild on Love, Death and Happiness

'A rare contemporary philosopher who is able to learn from everything he experiences in life, not just books and academic journals. That is what makes The Philosopher and the Wolf so refreshing.' - Financial Times 'A powerfully subversive critique of the unexamined assumption that shape the way most philosophers - along with most people - think about animals and themselves.' - Literary Review 'An extraordinary memoir.' - Daily Mail 'Life-affirming, engrossing, thoughtful and moving.' - TLS