Walking With Plato: A Philosophical Hike Through the British Isles

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If one keeps on walking, everything will be alright. So said Danish writer Sren Kierkegaard, and so thought philosophy buff Gary Hayden as he set off on Britains most challenging trek: to walk from John OGroats to Lands End. But it wasnt all quaint country lanes, picture-postcard villages and cosy bed and breakfasts. In this humorous, inspiring and delightfully British tale, Gary finds solitude and weary limbs bring him closer to the wisdom of the worlds greatest thinkers. Recalling Rousseaus reverie, Bertrand Russells misery, Platos love of beauty and Epicurus joy in simplicity, Walking with Plato offers a breath of fresh, country air and clarity for anyone craving an escape from the humdrum of everyday life.

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'Affable'.

* Times Literary Supplement *

"Walking with Plato is a highly personal read, and Haydens warm, funny style lends itself well to this approach, inviting the reader along for the adventure...The book should appeal to fans of travel writing, hiking, and philosophy alike."

-- Psych Central

Haydens trains of thought are fascinating, informative and often surprising.

* The Great Outdoors *

A warm, engaging page-turner that still delivers on the profundity promised in the title.

* Countryfile Magazine *

[A] wonderful new bookpondering the philosophical truths of walking.

* Country Walking *

'A helpful and delightful reminder of the important things in life'

* Washington Post *

Gary Hayden is the armchair travellers ideal companion as he tramps end to end from northern Scotland to Lands End. He is an adroit peripatetic teacher.

-- Daniel Klein, bestselling author of Every Time I Find the Meaning of Life, They Change It and Travels with Epicurus

"A compelling reminder that serious reading sustainseven transformslived experience."

-- Booklist
"Part travelogue, part philosophical notebook, Hayden's chronicle lifts the spirits with its lightness of touch." -- Mark Vernon, author of Plato's Podcasts: The Ancients' Guide to Modern Living

"Truly amusing anecdotes and lovely writing"

* Publisher's Weekly *

Author Bio

Gary Hayden is an English journalist and popular philosopher. He has written for several publications including The Times Educational Supplement , The Scotsman and Singaporean newspaper The Straits Times. He is the author of You Kant Make It Up!: Strange Ideas from Historys Great Philosophers. He lives near Tokyo, Japan.