Heather Reid

Introduction to the Philosophy of Sport

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This comprehensive introduction to the philosophy of sport progresses through metaphysical, ethical, and sociopolitical issues, while incorporating specific concerns of today's athletic world. The second edition features expanded sections on political issues, sex and gender, sports in the education world, and the risks of injury and violence.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
• Second Edition
• Seitenzahl: 334
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Oktober 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 24mm
• Gewicht: 694g
• ISBN-13: 9781538156193
• ISBN-10: 1538156199
• Artikelnr.: 64050552

Autorenporträt

By Heather Reid

Inhaltsangabe

Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Why Study the Philosophy of Sport?
I: History and Heritage
1. The Ancient Hellenic Heritage
2. The Modern Olympic Revival
II: Metaphysical Issues in Sport
3. Sport and Play
4. Sport and Games
5. Sport and Social Practices
6. Sport and Art
7. Mind and Body
III: Ethical Issues in Sport
8. Consequentialism and Play
9. Deontology and Fairness
10. Virtues and Vices
11. Ethical Spectatorship
IV: Sport and Education
12. Sport in Schools
13. Collegiate Sports
V: Sport and Social Epistemologies
14. Sport, Race, and Class
15. Sport, Sex, and Gender
16. Sport, Disability, and the Paralympics
VI: Sport and Politics
17. Sport and Political Ideologies
18. Internationalism, Globalization, and Peace
Conclusion: Ten Intrinsic Values of Sport
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
About the Author
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