Philosophy and Nature Sports

List of contents

Introduction, 1. What are Nature Sports?, 2. The Nature of Nature Sports, 3. Categorizing Nature Sports, 4. Nature Sports, Intensity, and the Sublime, 5. Ski Bums, Surf Bums, Climbing Bums: Philosophical Issues in the Sport Bum Lifestyle, 6. Constructing Gender in Nature Sports, 7. Reflections on Risk, 8. Aesthetic Experience in Nature Sports, Conclusion

About the author

Kevin Krein is Professor of Philosophy and Academic Director of Outdoor Studies at the University of Alaska Southeast, USA. He is a co-owner and guide at Alaska Powder Descents ski guiding service and the author of numerous articles on diverse issues in nature sports philosophy.

Summary

This book provides a comprehensive philosophical analysis of issues relating to nature sports. It offers an inquiry into how nature sports differ from other sports, how these differences are related to their value as human activities, and the role of the environments in which such sports take place.

Product details

• Authors: Kevin Krein, Kevin (University of Alaska Southeast Krein
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.09.2018
• EAN: 9781138210851
• ISBN: 978-1-138-21085-1
• No. of pages: 184
• Series: Ethics and Sport; Ethics and Sport
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > General, dictionaries; SPORTS & RECREATION / General, Winter Sports, Sociology: sport & leisure, Social & political philosophy, social and political philosophy, Active outdoor pursuits, Water sports & recreations, Sociology: sport and leisure, SPORTS & RECREATION / Cultural & Social Aspects, Sports and Active outdoor recreation