Philosophy of Sport

Philosophy of Sport

Subject Area
Course Number
PHIL 029 601
Course Code
PHIL029601
Course Key
64635
Day(s)
Wednesday
Time
6:00pm-9:00pm
Instructor
Secondary Program
Course Description
This is an introductory philosophy course that uses philosophical tools to understand and answer questions that arise in and about sports. The central question to be answered is what constitutes cheating in sports, especially by methods that enhance athletic performance. Other topics may include the nature of competition in sport, the appropriate competitors in sporting events, and the ethics of team loyalty.
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