Heather Reid

Introduction to the Philosophy of Sport

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

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.

Produktdetails

• Elements of Philosophy
• Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Second Edition
• Seitenzahl: 334
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. September 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 544g
• ISBN-13: 9781538156209
• ISBN-10: 1538156202
• Artikelnr.: 64053506

Autorenporträt

By Heather Reid

Inhaltsangabe

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