Philosophy for Polar Explorers

By Erling Kagge

Book Overview

A thoughtful and eloquent meditation that invites us to treat life like a grand exploration and illuminates the possibilities that await us when we do--from "a philosophical adventurer--or perhaps an adventurous philosopher" (The New York Times).

Erling Kagge is one of the world's most accomplished explorers. He was the first to conquer all three poles on foot, by climbing Mount Everest and walking to the North and South Poles. In this thought-provoking and inspiring book, he uses the wisdom and expertise he has gained on his travels to reflect on life, nature, and humanity. Simple things like getting up early and accepting failure can make a difference, whether battling an arctic storm or stuck in traffic. And practices such as cultivating optimism and being open-minded when pursuing goals can benefit our lives enormously, wherever our paths may take us.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1524749117
• ISBN13: 9781524749118
• Release Date: November 2020
• Publisher: Pantheon Books
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.8" x 7.2"

Customer Reviews

Essential Life Handbook

This is one of those rare books that gives depth of meaning and a wider range of applicability with age. The more you read it, the more you will learn about yourself. I would put this book on par with Paul Arden's first two books as well as Jack Foster's book How to Get Ideas. While one could argue the individual merits of any of these books against the others, they all have extremely valuable things to say on a very personal and practical level. How anyone could give this book only one star is beyond me. It is infinitely more useful than its price would suggest, and if any negative reviewer bothered to apply the lessons in this book instead of just ponder them, they would realize this as well.