Gardening - Philosophy for Everyone: Cultivating Wisdom

Philosophy and gardens have been closely connected from the dawn of philosophy, with many drawing on their beauty and peace for philosophical inspiration. Gardens in turn give rise to a broad spectrum of philosophical questions. For the green-fingered thinker, this book reflects on a whole host of fascinating philosophical themes. Gardens and philosophy present a fascinating combination of subjects, historically important, and yet scarcely covered within the realms of philosophyContributions come from a wide range of authors, ranging from garden writers and gardeners, to those working in archit.;Cover; Contents; Halftitle page; Series page; Title page; Copyright; Foreword; Acknowledgement; Planting the Seed: An Introduction to Gardening -- Philosophy for Everyone; PART I THE GOOD LIFE; Chapter 1: The Virtues of Gardening; Chapter 2: Cultivating the Soul: The Ethics of Gardening in Ancient Greece and Rome; Chapter 3: Escaping Eden: Plant Ethics in a Gardener's World; Chapter 4: Food Glorious Food; PART II FLOWER POWER; Chapter 5: Plants, Prayers, and Power: The Story of the First Mediterranean Gardens; Chapter 6: Brussels Sprouts and Empire: Putting Down Roots Michael Moss.