Skateboarding and Philosophy
essays concerning the life of the grind
- Paperback
206 pages
- Release Date
19 March 2025
Summary
Skate & Contemplate: A Philosophical Ride Through Skateboarding Culture
The histories of skateboarding and philosophy share surprising parallels. Skateboarding, emerging mid-20th century, swiftly became synonymous with rebellious freedom. Similarly, philosophy, from its inception, was recognized for challenging norms and questioning authority. While both initially existed outside the mainstream, they’ve since become ingrained in our culture. Given their shared spirit, this book …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781476695440 |
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| ISBN-10: | 147669544X |
| Author: | Joshua Heter, Josef Thomas Simpson |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Co Inc |
| Imprint: | McFarland & Co Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 206 |
| Release Date: | 19 March 2025 |
| Weight: | 0g |
About The Author
Joshua Heter
Joshua Heter is an associate professor of philosophy at Jefferson College in Hillsboro, Missouri. He has published a number of books on popular culture and philosophy.
Josef Thomas Simpson is an academic coach at the Catholic University of America in Washington D.C. He has contributed to a number of popular culture and philosophy volumes.
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