The joy of running -- Bullying, teasing, and the birth of conscience -- The land of pretend -- Coaches and referees -- Imitation, ritual, and transcendence -- Excellence without end -- Neuroscience, mirroring, and complementarity -- Fandom: why we watch and care so much -- Cockfighting, gambling, and villages -- Situationism and the dynamics of misbehavior -- Whither the future? -- On moral psychology and ethics.
Summary:
The morality of our distant ancestors bears a remarkable resemblance to the moral experiences of modern athletes. This book brings together stories from today's sports world and the moral practices of hunter-gatherers to shed new light on both sports and morality and offer a unique interpretation of America's love affair with sports.
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