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The author of Straw Dogs turns his attention to cats―and what they reveal about humans' torturous relationship to the world and to themselvesCats do not need to be instructed in the good life. Obeying

追求幸福這種事，也只有自尋煩惱的人類才會做40年貓奴資歷的哲學教授，向主人學習生命之道人這種動物，只要活著就經常感到不安與憂懼，無論是人跟世界的關係，或是人跟自己的關係，總是充滿痛苦折磨。人類的哲學思想，有大半在討論人為何會痛苦，該怎麼避免痛苦，如何在充滿變動與失落的世界安身，如何過得幸福快樂。貓卻不同。貓不追求幸福，因為幸福就是牠們的預設狀態。這本書的主題是貓的天性，以及我們可以從中學到什麼。我們能夠從貓身上學到的，或許比過往的偉大思想家更多。本書作者葛雷是知名的政治哲學家，也是高產量的書評寫手，諾貝爾經濟學獎得主海耶克、《黑天鵝效應》作者塔雷伯都對他讚譽有加，後者更稱他是自己最尊敬的當代思想家。葛雷養貓超過四十年，他從自己對貓的觀察，以及過往哲學與文學對貓的描繪當中，娓娓道出貓的生命態度帶給人的啟示。

When I play with my cat, how do I know she is not passing time with me rather than I with her?' MontaigneThere is no real evidence that humans ever 'domesticated' cats. Rather, it seems that at some p

Suitable for those who are seeking deeper meaning of life, this book features advice, anecdotes and wisdom from the world of Hanna-Barbera's cartoon characters, from Top Cat and Fred Flintstone to Yog

RECIPIENT OF THE PURA BELPRÉ ILLUSTRATOR HONOR Author-illustrator Carlos Aponte takes readers on a journey to the heart of Puerto Rico in this enchanting picture book set in Old San Juan."A lively and honest story about filling voids and exploring what defines a family--as well as a love letter to a childhood home."--Horn Book Carlitos lives in a happy home with his mother, his abuela, and Coco the cat. Life in his hometown is cozy as can be, but the call of the capital city pulls Carlitos across the bay in search of his father. Jolly piragüeros, mischievous cats, and costumed musicians color this tale of love, family, and the true meaning of home.