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Emily Thomas invites you to delve into the philosophy of travel, an intriguing exploration where philosophy and travel converge. Her book, The Meaning of Travel, is a unique blend of philosophical musings and memoir.
The journey commences in the Age of Discovery in the sixteenth century, a pivotal period when philosophers began to seriously contemplate and write about travel. From there, the narrative takes us through the thoughts of acclaimed thinkers such as Montaigne on otherness, John Locke on cannibalism, and Henry Thoreau on the wilderness.
Join Emily Thomas as we navigate the unexplored territories of the philosophy of travel. We reveal the hidden complexities of maps, discover how the philosophy of space ignited the rise of mountain tourism, and even uncover the reasons behind washing underwear in woodland cabins.
The exploration also prompts us to consider deep and profound questions: What is the ethical stance on ‘doom tourism’ (visiting places on the brink of extinction such as glaciers or coral reefs)? How might space travel redefine our perception of human significance in an infinite universe?
Being the first book to trace the intersections of history and philosophy in the context of travel, The Meaning of Travel promises to transform your understanding of travel. Immerse yourself in this philosophical journey that transcends beyond mere physical movement, and into the realms of thought, time, and space.