I Hurt, Therefore I Am | Fillyosofies of an Old Time Cowboy

Back in the early 1600’s Rene’ Descartes, the father of modern philosophy was searching for the meaning of life. He wasn’t even sure he existed. Maybe he was just a figment of his own imagination?

He finally resolved that he really did exist. His proof was stated, “I think, therefore I am”. Too bad for him there weren’t any old-time cowboys around yet, or he could have easily skipped all that soul searching. Very early in the life of a cowboy – as he picks himself up out of a pile of rocks after being bucked off his horse – he knows for absolute certain of his existence. In the words of author and old-time cowboy, Jon Garate, “I HURT, THEREFORE I AM”.

Here, instead of empty philosophies, you receive real, down to earth, horse sense fillyosofies for life, and death, and everything in between. With humor, a little inanity, and some tongue in cheek sarcasm, Garate breaks down, and debunks the failings of modern civilization, and gives truly worthwhile ways to live your life for more fulfillment and happiness.

The author, drawing from hard experience literally out of the dirt of mother earth, presents fillyosofies on many subjects, including self-reliance, work and work ethics, science, education, family relationships and much more. This work is thought provoking, humorous and ingenious. He adds an interesting touch by integrating descriptions using parababbles (Old time cowboy parables).