Heather Reid

Gebundenes Buch

Athletics and Philosophy in the Ancient World

Contests of Virtue

Beschreibung

This book examines the relationship between ancient philosophy and sport as they addressed emerging social questions such as virtue, aristocracy, democracy, justice, and peace. It was published as a special issue of the Ethics and Sport.

Autor

Heather L. Reid is Professor and Chair of Philosophy at Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa. Her work connects the fields of Ancient Philosophy, Philosophy of Sport, and Ancient Sports History. Her first book, The Philosophical Athlete was inspired by her experience as an elite cyclist.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Routledge
• Seitenzahl: 138
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Juni 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 260mm x 183mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 469g
• ISBN-13: 9780415669504
• ISBN-10: 0415669502
• Artikelnr.: 32727835