Wilderness and the Heart: Henry Bugbee's Philosophy of Place, Presence, and Memory

by Edward F. Mooney (Editor)

In this essential companion to the classic The Inward Morning , sixteen distinguished contemporary philosophers celebrate Henry Bugbee’s remarkable philosophy. The essays trace his explorations of thought, emotion, and the need for a sense of place attuned to wilderness. Representing a range of traditions, the thinkers included here touch on an equally broad spectrum of inquiry, including existential philosophy, religion, and environmental studies. The essays progress from general introductions to considerations of more specific themes in Bugbee’s philosophy to reflections on the man as teacher, mentor, and friend. Provocative in their own right, these contributions provide a commentary on The Inward Morning . This volume thus becomes a valuable tool for the careful reader seeking to fully appreciate the vivid text that has inspired it while at the same time offering insight into contemporary issues in the philosophy of nature.

267 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 1999

About the author

Edward F. Mooney is a noted Kierkegaard scholar and was Professor of Religion and Philosophy through 2013 at Syracuse University. He received his B.A. in philosophy from Oberlin College and his M.A. and Ph.D. from University of California, Santa Barbara.