Feline Philosophy

In this thought-provoking exploration, the acclaimed philosopher John Gray turns his attention to cats, and what these beloved animals can teach us about life, love, and happiness in an uncertain world.
Throughout history, great thinkers from Spinoza to Berdyaev have grappled with profound questions: How can we find contentment, goodness, and love in a world filled with change and loss? In Feline Philosophy, Gray suggests that we may discover more wisdom from observing cats than from the musings of philosophers.
Drawing insights from feline companions both famous and obscure, including Montaigne's house cat, whose unexamined life may have been the one truly worth living, and Colette's Saha, the sly heroine of her subversive short story "The Cat," Gray unveils the ways in which cats embody answers to the essential questions of existence. From Meo, the Vietnam War survivor with an unshakable capacity for "fearless joy," to the cats of great writers and thinkers, this compelling meditation challenges human exceptionalism and our illusory sense of control.
With wit, erudition, and a deeply personal touch, Feline Philosophy offers a singular perspective on our vulnerable, lonely condition, revealing how we can endure both crisis and transformation with the adaptability and grace of our feline friends. For cat lovers and anyone seeking unconventional wisdom, this book is an invitation to embrace life's uncertainties with confidence and curiosity.