Many of the values and personal qualities of long-term wilderness dwellers differ markedly from those of survivalists and campers. This book bridges the gap by showing that in order to know what to do when living primitively—and how to do it well and consistently—one needs to know its history and evolution. It’s the same with any relationship: the better you know how a tool was used in the past, the better you can adapt it to the present situation; and the better you know a person’s character and history, the better the two of you can work together.
Survival Philosophy takes you on a journey deep into the psyches of primitive-living peoples, to learn the whys and wherefores of their ability to thrive, and not just survive. With what you learn here, the skills and values that you admire and emulate become an intrinsic part of you, rather than just something you learned or read about.
For some people, this book is a valuable key to preparing for an economic collapse or life in the Wilds. Yet for everyone, what these pages hold can transform your life as you now know it. Being more adaptable, inventive, and understanding of life in a greater sense can deepen your relationships, make you a better team player, and help you to turn humdrum experiences into quality events.
Here is a sampling of what Survival Philosophy holds in store for you:
The Myth of the Starving Native
Are Natives Conservationists?
The Aboriginal Work Ethic: Myth and Fact
Transitioning to Sun Time
Born to Wander
The Spirit of the Arrow
Embracing Nature’s Tight Spots
The Gifting Economy
Dancing with Mosquitoes
Publishing date: autumn 2025
