A Philosopher Looks at Sport

Introduces the reader to a host of philosophical topics found in sport, exploring the place of sport in our lives.

Sommario

1. Physicality; 2. Competition; 3. Definition; 4. Spectacle; 5. Ethics; 6. Inclusion.

Info autore

Stephen Mumford is Professor of Metaphysics at Durham University. He is the author of numerous books including Watching Sport: Aesthetics, Ethics and Emotion (2011), Metaphysics: a Very Short Introduction (2012), and Football: the Philosophy Behind the Game (2019).

Riassunto

Stephen Mumford's book introduces the reader to a host of philosophical topics found in sport, arguing that sport reflects diverse human experiences, including values that we continue to contest. His book is written for anyone who is thoughtful, a sports enthusiast, or both.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Stephen Mumford, Stephen (Durham University) Mumford, Mumford Stephen
• Editore: Cambridge University Press Academic
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 31.05.2021
• EAN: 9781108994934
• ISBN: 978-1-108-99493-4
• Pagine: 150
• Serie: A Philosopher Looks At
• Categorie: Saggistica > Filosofia, religione > Filosofia: tematiche generali, opere di consultazione; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Religione / teologia; SPORTS & RECREATION / General, PHILOSOPHY / Social, PHILOSOPHY / Political, PHILOSOPHY / Ethics & Moral Philosophy, Philosophy, Sports teams & clubs, Social & political philosophy, Ethics & moral philosophy, social and political philosophy, Popular philosophy, Ethics and moral philosophy, Sports teams and clubs, Sports governing bodies