Introduction to the philosophy of sport
By: Heather Reid
Series: Elements of philosophy
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Lanham, Md
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780742570603; 9780742570610; 9780742570627
Subjects: Philosophy; Sports
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p.         ) and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction: why study the philosophy of sport?; title: The ancient hellenic heritage; title: The modern olympic revival; title: Sport and play; title: Sport and games; title: Sport and social practices; title: Sport and art; title: Mind and body; title: Consequentialism and play; title: Deontology and fairness; title: Virtues and vices; title: Ethical spectacle; title: Sport and education; title: Sport and social categories; title: Sport and political ideals; title: Sport and globalization; title: Conclusion: ten intrinsic values of sport.