Thinking as Sport and Dance

This is what a philosophy book should be like-exciting surprising mind-openinghonest and original.<br>-Alphonso Lingis Professor Emeritus of Philosophy Pennsylvania State University<p><I>Thinking as Sport and Dance</I> will not only teach that real thinking is an amazing adventure into the greatest mysteries and experiences of life but will also reveal thinking as a grand celebration of life. <p>To know the real glory of thinking you must understand its two basic dimensions: the qualities that make it similar to sports and those that relate it to dance. Artful thinking is like a sport because it's goal-oriented analytical rule-bound and confrontational. Besides pursuing knowledge with the attitude of a dedicated sportsperson artful thinkers also engage reality in the spirit of dance where thinking becomes spontaneous intuitive playful and harmonious. <p>Thinking at its best emerges when the mind of an athlete and that of a dancer live together competitively and playfully in the same mind. When this happens beautiful thought performances result. <I>Thinking as Sport and Dance</I> is a critical tool for addressing and resolving life's many complexities as well as a guide to embracing life with gusto and joy.