Cycling - Philosophy for Everyone: A Philosophical Tour de Force

✍ Scribed by Jesús Ilundáin-Agurruza, Michael W. Austin, Fritz Allhoff, Lennard Zinn

• Year: 2010
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 289
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Covering interesting and varied philosophical terrain, Cycling - Philosophy for Everyone explores in a fun but critical way the rich philosophical, cultural, and existential experiences that arise when two wheels are propelled by human energy. Incorporates or reflects the views of high-profile and notable past-professional cyclists and insiders   such as Lennard Zinn, Scott Tinley, and Lance ArmstrongFeatures contributions from the areas of cultural studies, kinesiology, literature, and political science as well as from philosophersIncludes enlightening essays on the varieties of the cycling experience, ranging from the ethical issues of success, women and cycling, environmental issues of commuting and the transformative potential of cycling for personal growthShows how bicycling and philosophy create the perfect tandemIncludes a foreword by Lennard Zinn, author and owner of Zinn Cycles Inc.