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The Philosophy of Mixed Martial Arts - Squaring the Octagon (Hardcover)
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The Philosophy of Mixed Martial Arts - Squaring the Octagon (Hardcover)
Series: Ethics and Sport
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Mixed martial arts (MMA)-unarmed fighting games permitting
techniques derived from a variety of martial arts and combat
sports- has exploded from the fringes of sport into a worldwide
phenomenon, a sport as controversial as it is compelling. This is
the first book to pay MMA the serious philosophical attention it
deserves. With contributions from leading international scholars of
the philosophy of sport and martial arts, the book explores topics
such as whether MMA qualifies as a martial art, the differences
between MMA and the traditional martial arts, the aesthetic
dimensions of MMA, the limits of consent and choice in MMA and
whether MMA can promote moral virtues. It also explores
cutting-edge practical and ethical topics, including the role of
gender in MMA, and the question of whether trans athletes should be
allowed to compete in the women's divisions. The contributors to
this anthology take down, ground and pound, and submit many
essential questions about this fascinating recent development in
the culture of sport and spectacle. This is important reading for
anybody with an interest in combat sports, martial arts, or the
philosophy, sociology, culture or history of sport.
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