Fair Play

This book is primarily concerned with some of the most important kinds of philosophical issues that arise in sport which are ethical or moral ones. It focuses on the nature of principles and values that should apply to sport.

"Addressing both collegiate and professional sports, the updated edition of Fair Play: The Ethics of Sport explores the ethical presuppositions of competitive athletics and their connection both to ethical theory and to concrete moral dilemmas that arisein actual athletic competition. The addition of two new authors for this edition, Cesar R. Torres and Peter F. Hager, bring to the book a discussion of the moral issues involved in youth sports and the ethics of being a fan as well as a fresh perspectiveon developing the theories of broad internalism and the quest for excellence. Furthermore, major criticisms of broad internalism by philosophers William J. Morgan and Scott Kretchmar add a new dimension to the discussion on the moral foundations of winning"--

Vorwort
A comprehensive and accessible exploration of competitive sports, and their connection to ethical theory and to the concrete moral dilemmas in athletic competition.

Autorentext

Peter F. Hager

Inhalt
Preface -- Introduction -- Theories of Sport -- Ethics in Competition -- Drugs, Genes, and Enhancing Performance in Sport -- Gender Equity in Sport -- Sports on Campus -- The Commercialization of Sport -- Sport, Moral Education, and Social Responsibility