This comprehensive text examines the history, significance, and philosophical dimensions of sport. Introduction to the Philosophy of Sport is organized to reflect the traditional division of philosophy into metaphysical, ethical, and sociopolitical issues, while incorporating specific concerns of today’s athletic world, such as cheating, doping, and Title IX, where they are applicable. The second edition features expanded sections on social and political issues, sports in the education world, and the risks of injury and violence.
| ISBN: | 9781538156209 |
| Publication date: | 15th October 2022 |
| Author: | Heather Reid |
| Publisher: | Rowman & Littlefield |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 304 pages |
| Series: | Elements of Philosophy |
| Genres: |
Sport: general Social and political philosophy Ethics and moral philosophy Sociology: sport and leisure |