Philosophy and gardens have been closely connected from the dawn ofphilosophy, with many drawing on their beauty and peace forphilosophical inspiration. Gardens in turn give rise to a broadspectrum of philosophical questions. For the green-fingeredthinker, this book reflects on a whole host of fascinatingphilosophical themes. * Gardens and philosophy present a fascinating combination ofsubjects, historically important, and yet scarcely covered withinthe realms of philosophy * Contributions come from a wide range of authors, ranging fromgarden writers and gardeners, to those working in architecture,archaeology, archival studies, art history, anthropology, classicsand philosophy * Essays cover a broad spectrum of topics, ranging from Epicurusand Confucius to the aesthetics and philosophy of Central Park * Offers new perspectives on the experience and evaluation ofgardens