The Philosopher's Dog
Author: Gaita, Raimond
ISBN: 9781877008993
Publisher: Text Publishing
Year First Published: 2005
Pages: 224
Dimensions: 200mm x 130mm x 15mm
Format: Paperback / softback
Description
The Philospher's Dog is moving, sometimes funny and always thought provoking.
How do animals think and feel? Is it mistaken to attribute to them the concepts of love, devotion, grief; even dignity? How can we understand our conception of such things, and what do our relations with animals say about our own humanity?
In this much-loved book, Raimond Gaita investigates such questions through stories of animals he has known and loved, and through the reflections of others.
Shortlisted, NSW Premier's Literary Awards, 2003
Shortlisted, Age Book of the Year, 2003
ISBN: 9781877008993
Publisher: Text Publishing
Year First Published: 2005
Pages: 224
Dimensions: 200mm x 130mm x 15mm
Format: Paperback / softback
Description
The Philospher's Dog is moving, sometimes funny and always thought provoking.
How do animals think and feel? Is it mistaken to attribute to them the concepts of love, devotion, grief; even dignity? How can we understand our conception of such things, and what do our relations with animals say about our own humanity?
In this much-loved book, Raimond Gaita investigates such questions through stories of animals he has known and loved, and through the reflections of others.
Shortlisted, NSW Premier's Literary Awards, 2003
Shortlisted, Age Book of the Year, 2003
