Heather Reid

Introduction to the Philosophy of Sport

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Introduction to the Philosophy of Sport begins with the history of sport, delves into both the metaphysics and ethics of sport, and also addresses dimensions of the social and political elements of sport. This book is a comprehensive introduction to the philosophy of sport with a straightforward layout that professors can plan and build their courses around.

Produktdetails

• Elements of Philosophy
• Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 264
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Oktober 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 434g
• ISBN-13: 9780742570610
• ISBN-10: 0742570614
• Artikelnr.: 35940640

Autorenporträt

Heather Reid is professor of philosophy at Morningside College.

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