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Introduction to the philosophy of sport /

Reid, Heather Lynne, 1963-

Introduction to the philosophy of sport / Heather Reid. - Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, c2012. - xiii, 251 p. ; 24 cm. - Elements of philosophy .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 235-245) and index.

Introduction: why study the philosophy of sport? -- The ancient hellenic heritage -- The modern olympic revival -- Sport and play -- Sport and games -- Sport and social practices -- Sport and art -- Mind and body -- Consequentialism and play -- Deontology and fairness -- Virtues and vices -- Ethical spectacle -- Sport and education -- Sport and social categories -- Sport and political ideals -- Sport and globalization -- Conclusion: ten intrinsic values of sport.

9780742570603 (cloth : alk. paper) 9780742570610 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9780742570627 (ebook : alk. paper)

2012028670


Sports--Philosophy.

GV706 / .R4395 2012

796.01

 

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