Ishmael | Daniel Quinn

A modern philosophical classic exploring humanity's relationship with nature, culture, and the future of our planet.

When an ordinary man answers an unusual newspaper advertisement, he begins an unforgettable dialogue with an unlikely teacher—a gorilla named Ishmael. Through a series of profound conversations, Daniel Quinn challenges conventional assumptions about civilization, progress, and humanity's place within the living world. Part philosophical novel, part ecological meditation, Ishmael invites readers to reconsider the stories that shape our culture and imagine new ways of living in relationship with the Earth.

✨ Why We Chose It

● A modern classic exploring ecology, philosophy, and human culture.
● Encourages readers to question deeply held assumptions about civilization.
● Blends storytelling with thought-provoking philosophical inquiry.
● An enduring invitation to rethink humanity's relationship with the natural world.

✨ Inside

● A philosophical dialogue between a man and his unexpected teacher.
● Reflections on culture, ecology, and the origins of civilization.
● Questions about sustainability, responsibility, and our collective future.
● An imaginative exploration of the stories that shape human society.

✨ Perfect For

● Readers interested in ecology and environmental philosophy.
● Exploring humanity's relationship with the natural world.
● Students of anthropology, sustainability, and culture.
● Anyone seeking a thought-provoking work of visionary fiction.

✨ Mercurius Note

We chose this book because it reminds us that the stories we inherit shape the world we create. Through one extraordinary conversation, Daniel Quinn invites readers to imagine a more balanced relationship with nature, community, and the living Earth.

✨ Details

Author: Daniel Quinn

Publication Date: May 1, 1995

Format: Paperback

Pages: 336

Dimensions: 13.18 × 1.93 × 20.32 cm

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