An essay on the tails connecting us with the world and with each other: a great philosophy in one short story (inspired and based on the book: Tillmanns, M. (2019). Why We Are in Need of Tails, ill. By B. Thornley. Toronto, Iguana Books, 35 p.) [Book Review]

Sotsium I Vlast 2:102-106 (2020)
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The article is a philosophical essay based on Maria Tillmanns’ book Why We Are in Need of Tails (Iguana Books, 2019). In an allegorical form the essay presents many current philosophical issues such as understanding, companionship, communication, attitude towards the Other, and the continuity of cultural tradition.

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