Description: In a collection of "autobiographical essays" on topics such as being a teacher, being a basketball player, being married to an artist, fishing, farming, being a parent, and friendship, Drew Hyland tells stories about his life that allow a host of philosophic themes to emerge. Intimations of finitude, transcendence, and a kind of responsive openness towards life all come into play in various ways in this collection.
Brief description: Drew A. Hyland is Charles A. Dana Professor of Philosophy Emeritus at Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut. He has authored numerous books and articles on ancient Greek philosophy, continental philosophy, and philosophy of sport.