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Informationen zum Autor By Heather Reid Klappentext Introduction to the Philosophy of Sport begins with the history of sport, delves into both the metaphysics and ethics of sport, and also addresses dimensions of the social and political elements of sport. This book is a comprehensive introduction to the philosophy of sport with a straightforward layout that professors can plan and build their courses around. Zusammenfassung Introduction to the Philosophy of Sport begins with the history of sport! delves into both the metaphysics and ethics of sport! and also addresses dimensions of the social and political elements of sport. This book is a comprehensive introduction to the philosophy of sport with a straightforward layout that professors can plan and build their courses around. Inhaltsverzeichnis AcknowledgmentsDedicationIntroduction: Why Study The Philosophy of Sport?Part One: History and HeritageChapter One: The Ancient Hellenic HeritageChapter Two: The Modern Olympic RevivalPart Two: Metaphysical Issues in SportChapter Three: Sport and PlayChapter Four: Sport and Games Chapter Five: Sport and Social Practices Chapter Six: Sport and Art Chapter Seven: Mind and BodyPart Three: Ethical Issues in SportChapter Eight: Consequentialism and PlayChapter Nine: Deontology and Fairness Chapter Ten: Virtues and VicesChapter Eleven: Ethical SpectaclePart Four: Social and Political Issues in SportChapter Twelve: Sport and EducationChapter Thirteen: Sport and Social Categories Chapter Fourteen: Sport and Political IdealsChapter Fifteen: Sport and GlobalizationConclusion: Ten Intrinsic Values of Sport Bibliography GlossaryIndexAppendix: Philosophy of Sport as an Academic SubjectAbout the Author
