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Author:

Reid, Heather Lynne, 1963-

Title:

Introduction to the philosophy of sport / Heather Reid.

Publisher:

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers,

Copyright Date:

c2012

Description:

xiii, 251 p. ; 24 cm.

Notes:

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

Contents:

Introduction: Why study the philosophy of sport? -- History and heritage. The ancient hellenic heritage -- The modern Olympic revival -- Metaphysical issues in sport. Sport and play -- Sport and games -- Sport and social practices -- Sport and art -- Mind and body -- Ethical issues in sport. Consequentialism and play -- Deontology and fairness -- Virtues and vices -- Ethical spectacle -- Social and political issues in sport. Sport and education -- Sport and social categories -- Sport and political ideals -- Sport and globalization -- Conclusion: Ten intrinsic values of sport -- Appendix: Philosophy of sport as an academic subject.

Series:

Elements of philosophy

ISBN:

0742570622 (ebook : alk. paper)
9780742570627 (ebook : alk. paper)
0742570614 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9780742570610 (pbk. : alk. paper)
0742570606 (cloth : alk. paper)
9780742570603 (cloth : alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)794363220

LCCN:

2012028670

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

UXAX826 -- St. Ambrose University Library (Davenport)

ULAX314 -- Loras College Library (Dubuque)

URAX314 -- Clarke University - Nicholas J. Schrup Library (Dubuque)

PQAX094 -- Wartburg College - Vogel Library (Waverly)