For Philosophy of Sport and Ethics and Sports courses.
This collection of essays on issues in philosophy of sport contains writings from sociological and psychological literature that has a philosophical slant. The anthology contains 44 essays on diverse and contemporary issues in sport from different perspectives. Each article addresses critical/topical issues and is accompanied by questions and exercises that invite critical discussion.
This anthology draws from philosophical, sociological, and psychological literature as it explores the philosophy of sport. The collected essays treat diverse and contemporary issues and inquire into questions such as: What is sport? Are female athletes of the same rank as men? Are many sports too violent? Should certain drugs be banned? Each essay is accompanied by questions and exercises that invite critical discussion.
Highlights of this anthology - Diverse, contemporary philosophical issues
- Summaries of each article and its arguments
- Questions, exercises, and comments following each article
- Illustrated with photos
- Glossary of key terms
