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Risk and Reward
In Fritz Allhoff & Stephen E. Schmid (eds.), Climbing ‐ Philosophy for Everyone. Wiley‐Blackwell. pp. 24–36 (2010-09-24)
Abstract
This chapter contains sections titled: Why? Justifying Climbing Costs of Climbing Benefits of Climbing The Balance Conclusion Notes.
Risk and Reward “Because I like climbing,” “Because it is fun,” “Because the mountain is there” “I never should have taken that risk” The cultivation of human excellence “It doesn't have to be fun to be ‘fun’” the diverted energy, self‐focus, and danger Nothing Venture, Nothing Win Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience
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