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Jacques Arnould

Jacques Arnould, historian and theologist, is the project director for ethical issues at the National Center for Space Studies (CNES). His interest lies in the relationship between sciences, cultures, and religions. He also holds an engineering degree in agronomy. icon

The History and Philosophy of Adventure

By Jacques Arnould & Sylvain Venayre

We often think of adventure—it’s hard to avoid, saturated as the culture is with film, television, and books that place it at their center. But what adventure is, what it means to pursue it, and what ...

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