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Philosophy of Sport - Key Questions (Paperback)
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Philosophy of Sport - Key Questions (Paperback)
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Accessible and comprehensive guide to the philosophy of sport,
providing students with an overview of the main issues, ideas and
literature. The book offers a wide-ranging and engaging exploration
of key concepts, topics and questions. Students are given the
opportunity to consider significant debates in the philosophy of
sport and each chapter contains short insightful interviews with
eminent scholars in order to give a broader understanding of the
history and development of the subject.The main themes covered
within this text include: the nature of sport and its relation to
play and games; sport and the body; aesthetics and the aesthetic
value of sport; a consideration of fair play, rules and the ethos
of sport; the nature of competition; the application and effect of
technology on sport; and introductions to contemporary ethical
issues such as doping, violence, disability, nationalism, elitism
and sexual equality, as well as a broader reflection on the
connection between sport and moral development.Pedagogical features
include: suggestions for further reading and additional resources,
a glossary of philosophical terms, and helpful summaries of the
focal material.
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