This comprehensive text examines the history, significance, and philosophical dimensions of sport. Introduction to the Philosophy of Sport, second edition, is organized to reflect the traditional division of philosophy into metaphysical, ethical, epistemological and political issues, while incorporating specific concerns of today's athletic world, such as technology, violence, and professionalism. The second edition features expanded sections on social categories (including race, gender, and disability), sport in schools, and collegiate sports. Each chapter includes discussion questions, and the book features a comprehensive glossary.…mehr
This comprehensive text examines the history, significance, and philosophical dimensions of sport. Introduction to the Philosophy of Sport, second edition, is organized to reflect the traditional division of philosophy into metaphysical, ethical, epistemological and political issues, while incorporating specific concerns of today's athletic world, such as technology, violence, and professionalism. The second edition features expanded sections on social categories (including race, gender, and disability), sport in schools, and collegiate sports. Each chapter includes discussion questions, and the book features a comprehensive glossary.
Heather Reid is professor of philosophy at Morningside College and scholar in residence at Exedra Mediterranean Center in Siracusa, Sicily. She is a 2015 Fellow of the American Academy in Rome, 2018 Fellow of Harvard¿s Center for Hellenic Studies, and 2019 Fulbright Scholar at the Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II. As founder of Fonte Aretusa, she promotes conferences and research on Western Greece. She has also published books and articles in ancient philosophy, philosophy of sport, and Olympic Studies, including Introduction to the Philosophy of Sport (2012), Athletics and Philosophy in the Ancient World (2011), and The Philosophical Athlete (2002, 2nd ed. 2019).
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Acknowledgments Dedication Introduction: Why Study The Philosophy of Sport? Part One: History and Heritage Chapter One: The Ancient Hellenic Heritage Chapter Two: The Modern Olympic Revival Part Two: Metaphysical Issues in Sport Chapter Three: Sport and Play Chapter Four: Sport and Games Chapter Five: Sport and Social Practices Chapter Six: Sport and Art Chapter Seven: Mind and Body Part Three: Ethical Issues in Sport Chapter Eight: Consequentialism and Play Chapter Nine: Deontology and Fairness Chapter Ten: Virtues and Vices Chapter Eleven: Ethical Spectacle Part Four: Social and Political Issues in Sport Chapter Twelve: Sport and Education Chapter Thirteen: Sport and Social Categories Chapter Fourteen: Sport and Political Ideals Chapter Fifteen: Sport and Globalization Conclusion: Ten Intrinsic Values of Sport Bibliography Glossary Index Appendix: Philosophy of Sport as an Academic Subject About the Author
Acknowledgments Dedication Introduction: Why Study The Philosophy of Sport? Part One: History and Heritage Chapter One: The Ancient Hellenic Heritage Chapter Two: The Modern Olympic Revival Part Two: Metaphysical Issues in Sport Chapter Three: Sport and Play Chapter Four: Sport and Games Chapter Five: Sport and Social Practices Chapter Six: Sport and Art Chapter Seven: Mind and Body Part Three: Ethical Issues in Sport Chapter Eight: Consequentialism and Play Chapter Nine: Deontology and Fairness Chapter Ten: Virtues and Vices Chapter Eleven: Ethical Spectacle Part Four: Social and Political Issues in Sport Chapter Twelve: Sport and Education Chapter Thirteen: Sport and Social Categories Chapter Fourteen: Sport and Political Ideals Chapter Fifteen: Sport and Globalization Conclusion: Ten Intrinsic Values of Sport Bibliography Glossary Index Appendix: Philosophy of Sport as an Academic Subject About the Author
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