Philosophy of Sport: Core Readings – Second Edition

Download or read book Philosophy of Sport: Core Readings – Second Edition written by Jason Holt and published by Broadview Press. This book was released on 2022-09-26 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second edition of Philosophy of Sport: Core Readings provides an overview of core topics in the field, ranging from fundamental questions about the nature of sport to ethical issues at the forefront of discussions of what sport should be. On the nature of sport, readers will gain a solid understanding of fundamental theories of games, play, and sports, as well as sport epistemology, the esports controversy, and sport aesthetics. Topics in the ethics of sport include performance-enhancing drugs, cheating, gamesmanship, and sportsmanship. This edition has been updated and expanded to include sections on gender and race and to provide broader and deeper coverage of this rapidly evolving area.