TY - BOOK AU - Reid, Heather L. TI - Introduction to the philosophy of sport SN - 9780742570610 AV - GV 706 .R45 2012 PY - 2012/// CY - Lanham, Maryland PB - Rowman & Littlefield KW - SPORTS PHILOSOPHY N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Introduction: why study the philosophy of sport? -- The ancient hellenic heritage -- The modern olympic revival -- Sport and play -- Sport and games -- Sport and social practices -- Sport and art -- Mind and body -- Consequentialism and play -- Deontology and fairness -- Virtues and vices -- Ethical spectacle -- Sport and education -- Sport and social categories -- Sport and political ideals -- Sport and globalization -- Conclusion: ten intrinsic values of sport N2 - Introduction to the Philosophy of Sport begins with the history of sport, delves into both the metaphysics and ethics of sport, and also addresses dimensions of the social and political elements of sport. This book is a comprehensive introduction to the philosophy of sport with a straightforward layout that professors can plan and build their courses around ER -