جزییات کتاب
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 Armstrong Features contributions from the areas of cultural studies, kinesiology, literature, and political science as well as from philosophers Includes 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 growth Shows how bicycling and philosophy create the perfect tandem Includes a foreword by Lennard Zinn, author and owner of Zinn Cycles Inc. Content: Chapter 1 Warm Up (pages 11–15): Patrick Vala?HaynesChapter 2 Learning to Ride a Bike (pages 16–26): Peter M. HopsickerChapter 3 Becoming a Cyclist (pages 27–38): Steen Nepper LarsenChapter 4 Unleash the Beast (pages 39–50): Bryce T. J. DyerChapter 5 Warm Up (pages 51–55): Patrick Vala?HaynesChapter 6 Lance Armstrong and True Success (pages 56–67): Gregory Bassham and Chris KrallChapter 7 LeMond, Armstrong, and the Never?Ending Wheel of Fortune (pages 68–80): Scott TinleyChapter 8 Riding Like a Girl (pages 81–93): Catherine A. Womack and Pata SuyemotoChapter 9 Bicycling and the Simple Life (pages 94–105): Russell Arben FoxChapter 10 Warm Up (pages 107–111): Patrick Vala?HaynesChapter 11 Philosophical Lessons from Cycling in Town and Country (pages 112–122): Robert H. HaraldssonChapter 12 The Commutist Manifesto (pages 123–133): John Richard HarrisChapter 13 Critical Mass Rides Against Car Culture (pages 134–145): Zack FurnessChapter 14 Warm Up (pages 147–150): Patrick Vala?HaynesChapter 15 My Life as a Two?Wheeled Philosopher (pages 151–161): Heather L. ReidChapter 16 Cycling and Philosophical Lessons Learned the Hard Way (pages 162–172): Steven D. HalesChapter 17 From Shoes to Saddle (pages 173–182): Michael W. AustinChapter 18 Warm Up (pages 183–187): Patrick Vala?HaynesChapter 19 What To Do Once They're Caught (pages 188–199): John GleavesChapter 20 Out of Control (pages 200–213): Raymond Angelo BelliottiChapter 21 Is the Cannibal a Good Sport? (pages 214–225): Andreas de Block and Yannick JoyeChapter 22 Warm Up (pages 227–230): Patrick Vala?HaynesChapter 23 Taking the Gita for an Awesome Spin (pages 231–240): Seth TichenorChapter 24 Stretched Elastics, the Tour de France, and a Meaningful Life (pages 241–252): Tim Elcombe and Jill TraceyChapter 25 Life Cycles and the Stages of a Cycling Life (pages 253–265): Jesus Ilundain?Agurruza and Mike McNamee