[maverickphilosopher] William F. Vallicella: What Makes a 69 Year Old Man Want to Climb Everest?

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Posted by William F. Vallicella:
What Makes a 69 Year Old Man Want to Climb Everest?
http://maverickphilosopher.powerblogs.com/posts/1204932286.shtml


   The [1]Nils Antezana story. I've said it more than once: the strenuous
   life is best by test. But I distinguish strenuosity from getting
   oneself killed in a fit of hubris. So, respecting my limitations, I
   stick to hiking and backpacking and read about the exploits of those
   who suffer and die on Everest and K2 and the [2]Eiger Nordwand while
   safely ensconced in my La-Z-Boy recliner.

   Companion post: [3]Strenuous, but Without Destination

References

   1. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A9241-2004Nov24.html
   2. http://classic.mountainzone.com/climbing/eiger/
   3. http://maverickphilosopher.powerblogs.com/posts/1137204208.shtml