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
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