Athletics and Philosophy in the Ancient World (Ethics and Sport)
by Heather Reid
Athletics and Philosophy in the Ancient World explores the relationship between sport, ethics, and philosophical thought. By examining athletics as a meaningful cultural practice, Heather Reid offers a focused study of how ancient perspectives on competition and excellence can deepen our understanding of sport and human values.
About This Book
A study of athletics and philosophy in the ancient world, with particular attention to the ethical questions raised by sport.
The book considers how athletic practices and ideals can illuminate broader ideas about human excellence, conduct, and culture.
It connects the history of sport with philosophical reflection, making the subject relevant to readers interested in ethics and the ancient world.
Part of the Ethics and Sport field, this work approaches athletics as both a cultural activity and a subject of serious philosophical inquiry.
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