Philosophy of Sport : Key Questions

Ryall, Emily

ISBN 10: 1408181398 / ISBN 13: 9781408181393

Edité par Bloomsbury Sport, 2016

N° de réf. du vendeur 19979321-n

Synopsis :

An accessible and comprehensive guide to the philosophy of sport

Each chapter is framed by a question that explores the main issues, ideas and literature in the field ranging from questions about the nature and value of sport, the sporting body, aesthetics and ethics. Students are given the opportunity to consider significant debates in the philosophy of sport and each chapter is supplemented by independent study questions. Each section also 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; 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, patriotism, elitism and sexual equality, as well as a broader reflection on the connection between sport and moral development.

À propos de l'auteur: Dr Emily Ryall is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Gloucestershire, UK. She is a member of the executive committee for the British Philosophy of Sport Association, the European Association for the Philosophy of Sport and the International Association for the Philosophy of Sport.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Philosophy of Sport : Key Questions
Éditeur : Bloomsbury Sport
Date d'édition : 2016
Reliure : Couverture souple
Etat : New