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Designed for both undergraduate and graduate courses, "Philosophic Inquiry in Sport" is a combination of 56 classic and contemporary essays that strike a balance between analytical, existential, and phenomenological perspectives. Topics covered range from the definition of games to the relationship of body and soul, play and beauty, and sport and political authority. ... Read more

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Great Compilation on Sport Philosophy
Table Of contents

Part 1 The Nature of Sport, Play, and Game.

The nature of play
The structure and classification of games
Words on Play
Sport and play: Suspension of the ordinary
The elements of sport
A critique of Mr. Suits definition of game playing
On McBride on the definition of games
The ethos of games
Bibliography for the nature of sport, Play, and games

Part 2 Sport and Embodiment

The separation of body and soul
The real distinction between mind and body of man
The challenge of the body
Embodiment, Sport, and meaning
The body
If I am my body
The lived body as a phenomenological Datum
The symbolism of the healthy body; A philosophic analysis of the sprotive imagery of health.
Orchids and muscles
Bibliography for sport and embodiment

Part 3 Sport, Play, and Metaphysics

The ontology of Play
Taking play seriously
Play and sport
Play aand possibility
Man and sport
An affair of flutes: An appreciation of Play
Bibliography for Sport, play, and Metaphysics

Part 4 Sport and Ethics
(Competition, sportsmanship, Cheating and Failure)
From Test to Contest: An analysis of two kinds of counterpoint in sport.
Competition and friendship
Sportsmanship as a moral category
Sportsmanship
Deception, Sportsmanship, and Ethics
Why the good foul is not good
Some reflections on success and failure in competitive athletics
Cheating and fair play in sport
Can cheaters play the game?

(Drugs and Sport)
Good competition and drug-enhanced performance
Paternalism, drugs, and the nature of sports
Blood doping and athletic competition
Provacy and the urinalysis testing of athletes
Sport and the technological image of man

(Women and Sport)
Sex equality in sports
The exclusion of women from sport: Conceptual and existential dimensions
Women, sex, and sports
Human equality in sports
Women and masculine sports
Bibliography for sport and ethics

Part 5 Sport and Social-Political Philosophy
The sportive origin of the state
New patterns in social relations
Toward a social philosophy of acheivement and athletics
The degradation of sport
Play, Utopia, and dystopia: Prologue to a ludic Theory of the state
Hegemony and sport
Bibliography for sport an social-political philosophy

Part 6 Sport and Aesthetics
Play and beauty
Sport--The body electric
The aesthetic in sport
Sport, art, and particularity: The best equivocation
Beauty, Sport, and Gender
A commentary on jan Boxhill's "Beauty, Sport, and Gender"
Context and intention in sport and art
Sport is not Art
Bibliography for sport and aesthetics







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There are few – if any – issues in, or aspects of, contemporary sport that do not raise ethical questions. From on-field relationships between athletes, coaches and officials, to the corporate responsibility of international sports organizations and businesses, ethical considerations permeate sport at every level.

This important new collection of articles showcases the very best international scholarship in the field of sports ethics, and offers a comprehensive, one-stop resource for any student, scholar or sportsperson with an interest in this important area. It addresses cutting-edge contemporary themes within sports ethics, such as gene doping, as well as introducing classic ethical debates that define our understanding of sport, sporting conduct and sport in practice. The Ethics of Sports is arranged into seven thematic sections, each of which includes an introduction by the editor that highlights the key themes and places each article in context, and offers suggestions for further reading.

Mike J. McNamee sheds new light on a wide range of issues within contemporary sports studies including doping, disability, gender and ethnicity; the practice of physical education and sports coaching; sports media; sports business and sports medicine. It is essential reading for all students with an interest in sport or applied ethics.

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The latest edition of Ethics in Sport doesn't rest on its laurels as the finest and most comprehensive collection of literature to date on moral and ethical issues confronting sport in contemporary society. The diverse anthology of essays written by world-renowned scholars has been updated to reflect the very latest issues of significance in the sporting world and contains many valuable changes.

A primer on ethics has been added at the beginning of the text, making this book even more accessible to readers with no background in ethical studies or philosophy. At the end of many of the essays, readers will find discussion questions to stimulate further thought. In addition, while some classic essays were retained from the first edition, more than half of the essays are new to the second edition.

Ethics in Sport, Second Edition, also includes three previously unpublished essays to provide readers with new perspectives on current themes and how they compare and contrast with already published views. In addition, the text features expanded sections on fair play and social ethics. A completely revamped section on drug use and genetic technology brings readers up to date on ethical questions in these controversial and rapidly changing areas. These new features make this text the ideal choice for sport management and sport studies courses.

Ethics in Sport, Second Edition, is composed of five parts. Part I, Metaethical Considerations of Sport, prepares students for the terminology ahead, defines how sport is to be understood in the text's ethical analyses, and explains the importance of this field in a sporting context. Part II, Competition and Fair Play: Considerations of Winning, Cheating, and Gamesmanship, is a survey and analysis of the timeless debate on good sportsmanship and cheating. It examines the issues of fair play, winning and athletic superiority, revising athletic tests and contests, success and failure in competitive athletics, cheating, intentional rule violations, and strategic fouling. Part III, The Limits of Being Human: Doping and Genetic Enhancement in Sport, considers the moral permissibility of using performance-enhancing drugs in sport and the controversial topic of genetic modification. Part IV, Gender and Sexual Equality in Sport, addresses the thorny issue of what constitutes sexual equality in sport and how best to achieve it. It examines gender roles perpetuated by sport that are harmful to women both inside and outside the athletic arena.Finally, part V, Select Issues in the Social Ethics of Sport: Violence, Exploitation, Race, Spectatorship, and Disability, delves into some of the major social criticisms of sport, including violence in sport, sport heroism, and disability rights in sports and education.

Whether used as a textbook or as a professional reference, Ethics in Sport, Second Edition, is an essential resource of up-to-date readings addressing the rapidly developing ethical issues at the forefront of the sporting landscape.
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What do you value?
This book is addressing common controversial issues in sports...violence, cheating, boosting, steroids etc. To be honest, this book will not make you change your values, only you and your experiences in life have the power to change personal values.
Text style: Easy read. Book is meant to inspire class room discussion. If you're coaching or considering to coach, you might consider reading it...
food for thought :-) ... Read more

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What can the film Hoosiers teach us about the meaning of life? How can ancient Eastern wisdom traditions, such as Taoism and Zen Buddhism, improve our jump-shots? What can the "Zen Master" (Phil Jackson) and the "Big Aristotle" (Shaquille O'Neal) teach us about sustained excellence and success? Is women's basketball "better" basketball? How, ethically, should one deal with a strategic cheater in pickup basketball? With NBA and NCAA team rosters constantly changing, what does it mean to play for the "same team"? What can coaching legends Dean Smith, Rick Pitino, Pat Summitt, and Mike Krzyzewski teach us about character, achievement, and competition? What makes basketball such a beautiful game to watch and play? Basketball is now the most popular team sport in the United States; each year, more than 50 million Americans attend college and pro basketball games. When Dr. James Naismith, the inventor of basketball, first nailed two peach baskets at the opposite ends of a Springfield, Massachusetts, gym in 1891, he had little idea of how thoroughly the game would shape American -- and international -- culture. Hoops superstars such as Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Yao Ming are now instantly recognized celebrities all across the planet. So what can a group of philosophers add to the understanding of basketball? It is a relatively simple game, but as Kant and Dennis Rodman liked to say, appearances can be deceiving. Coach Phil Jackson actively uses philosophy to improve player performance and to motivate and inspire his team and his fellow coaches, both on and off the court. Jackson has integrated philosophy into his coaching and his personal life so thoroughly that it is often difficult to distinguish his role as a basketball coach from his role as a philosophical guide and mentor to his players. In Basketball and Philosophy, a Dream Team of twenty-six basketball fans, most of whom also happen to be philosophers, proves that basketball is the thinking person's sport. They look at what happens when the Tao meets the hardwood as they explore the teamwork, patience, selflessness, and balanced and harmonious action that make up the art of playing basketball.

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excellent
great book. very thought provoking and enjoyable. it consists of several short and powerful essays. tremendous insight from many contributors. if u are interested in the game of basketball and have a cerebral inclintaion u will love this book. i paln to seek out other books like it. u won't be disappointed. ... Read more

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"First control yourself before attempting to control others." -- Gichin Funakoshi

The Twenty Precepts of Gichin Funakoshi distills the lifetime wisdom of the Father of Modern Karate into 20 simple statements. Karate beginners can recite the sayings, but only karate masters really understand them.

Vincent Cruz brings almost fifty years of Shotokan experience to the interpretation of Funakoshi's famous maxims. His profound knowledge and deep sensitivity make Funakoshi's words spring to life with newly-revealed wisdom and insight.

The Twenty Precepts of Gichin Funakoshi describes not only karate, but also life itself. Nurture your spirit on the harmonious wisdom of two great masters. ... Read more

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Cruz' precepts
Sensei Cruz is one of the great masters of karate who has something to say. Using Funakoshi's precepts as a starting point, he takes the reader into meditations on a certain way of living, known to the warriors of the past, and hopefully through a door of enlightenment, into a world of contemplative ideals and moral values. This is a sort of warrior's code, yet often questioning the reasons for combat. In an ideal world, he seems to be saying, the greatest warriors are the ones who do not fight unless thoroughly provoked. For some hard core practitioners, Funakoshi's words have been misunderstood, transformed from the brutal samurai mentality of zen reality into a western philosopher's politically correct musings. Here, Cruz doesn't worry about that as the philosophical musings are his own, and they are from the point of view of a traditionalist committed to his art. In this book, Funakoshi and Cruz are of the same mind.

Another Bible for ANY Martial Artist or follower of "The Way"
Although less than half as thick as the hardcover version translated by John Teramoto, Mr Cruz's book contains a whole lot more. Starting with a simpler to read (IMHO) version of Master Funakoshi's "Twenty Guiding Principles of Karate", Mr Cruz then delves into the Philosophy of Karate-do; The Three Spiritual Philosophies (Mind Like the Moon/Still Water etc); The Philosophy of Training in Karate-do (another 17 precepts on karate-do) Mushin, Zanshin & Kime etc; The Go Jo - the five main precepts for Samurai Warriors and then finishes with a handful of short essays; one on the Grand Masters Philosophies (viz: Funakoshi).

An excellent book, I reiterate, better than the hardback version I mentioned above as you get more for your money and above all, it's easier to read and nicely laid out.

Every Shotokan Karate-ka (in fact all martial artists) ought to have one of these and read it often to learn the proper meaning of what karate/martial arts/budo is all about. It's not just all kicking, punching, grunting and "stuff". Some of the 20 "guiding principles" or "precepts" in the book have actually been acquired from earlier great martial art masters (e.g. Sokon Matsumura). That's not to say that Funakoshi copied them, even if he did, it was a wise decision to have them listed all in one place. A short book that can easily be devoured in a day, it's full of wisdom, no matter what martial art you study. Best read a few time to digest the intention behind each precept. Even if you're not into martial arts, there are many great principles here that when applied to everyday living will enhance your life and help you to be more successful and a happier person, regardless of your religion. Each short one sentence precept is then interpreted over the next page or two in simple but meaningful way.

Keep it beside your bedside to meditate from and absorb, as anyone following "The Way" ought to. ... Read more

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Practical Philosophy of Sport is a breakthrough in introductory sport philosophy texts. It's readable, easy-to-understand, and excellent for helping students and professionals in physical education, sport, and exercise science develop values and ethics to guide their careers.

The book demystifies philosophy and shows that it can be a useful tool for solving daily professional problems. The text encourages readers to move beyond just reading about or passively listening to philosophy and invites them to "do" it.

Practical Philosophy of Sport helps readers

• develop professional reasoning skills,

• find answers to their philosophic questions, and

• form a personal philosophy of physical education, sport, and exercise science. ... Read more

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A book on sport philosophy that makes a difference!
This book is a must for those interested in how the discipline of philosophy impacts human movement (sport, dance, exercise, games, and play).Dr. Kretchmar has truly written a 'practical' book on sportphilosophy without watering down philosophical concepts or applications. He addresses areas such as: 1) dualism and holism; 2) the values of sport,exercise science and physical education; 3) the significance of games andplay; and 4) making sound ethical decisions. I have used the book twiceteaching an undergraduate Physical Education course in sport philosophy. It's the best book I've found that articulates philosophical issues withinthe movement professions AND suggests ways that philosophy can make adifference. ... Read more

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Philosophy and the Sciences of Exercise, Health and Sport answers these questions and others, in a unique interdisciplinary study that calls on researchers working in sport, exercise and health to reflect critically on the nature and aims of scientific enquiry in these disciplines. The book addresses the underlying assumptions and development of both the very idea of science itself and what shape scientific enquiries ought to take in the fields of exercise, health and sport.
Written by a range of prestigious and internationally respected philosophers, scientists and social scientists, each chapter addresses a key issue in research methodology. Questions raised by the authors include:
DT Do natural and social scientists need to understand philosophy of science?
DT Are statistics misused in sport and exercise science research?
DT Is sport science research gender-biased?
DT How do external and commercial interests skew professional guidelines in health and sport research?
DT Can scientists make claims without attempting to falsify as well as to confirm their theses?
This unique text serves notice to sport and health researchers to think philosophically about their subject and its scientific bases. It is essential reading for postgraduate researchers seeking to establish a sound theoretical foundation for their work. ... Read more

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Sport has been among the most enduring forms of human endeavor. This organicinterpretation of its nature and development argues that sport inherently serves themost engaging of purposes, authentically human fulfillment itself. ... Read more