Limits of the Known
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Limits of the Known is a nonfiction book by David Roberts that explores the psychology, history, and philosophy of extreme exploration and humanity’s drive to push beyond perceived boundaries.
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| Limits of the Known canonical | 1 |
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| instanceOf |
book
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nonfiction book ⓘ |
| about |
adventure
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desert exploration ⓘ ethics of exploration ⓘ existential questions raised by exploration ⓘ human limits ⓘ mortality ⓘ mountaineering ⓘ polar exploration ⓘ risk-taking ⓘ survival in extreme environments ⓘ |
| author | David Roberts NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| explores |
the appeal of remote places
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the boundary between courage and recklessness ⓘ the meaning of exploration in the modern world ⓘ the psychological impact of facing death ⓘ why people seek dangerous experiences ⓘ |
| features |
accounts of historical expeditions
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personal experiences of the author in remote regions ⓘ |
| genre |
exploration literature
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nonfiction ⓘ |
| hasContributor | David Roberts NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
first-person reflection
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historical analysis ⓘ philosophical inquiry ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
cost of exploration
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curiosity about the unknown ⓘ limits of human endurance ⓘ relationship between humans and wild places ⓘ search for meaning through adventure ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
general readers
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readers interested in adventure ⓘ readers interested in philosophy of risk ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
extreme exploration
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history of exploration ⓘ human drive to push boundaries ⓘ philosophy of exploration ⓘ psychology of exploration ⓘ |
| narrativeForm | essayistic narrative ⓘ |
| workOf | David Roberts NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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