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Football and Philosophy: Going Deep (Philosophy Of Popular Culture)
Michael W. Austin
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Description for Football and Philosophy: Going Deep (Philosophy Of Popular Culture)
Paperback. Investigates questions of interest to football fans, coaches, and players, such as the ethics of steroids and whether there should be a playoff system in college football. This book tackles controversies such as instant replay challenges and salary caps for players. It covers both collegiate and professional football. Editor(s): Austin, Michael W. Series: The Philosophy of Popular Culture. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: HPX; WSJS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 336.
Football and Philosophy: Going Deep investigates many of the issues surrounding the nation's biggest sport. From a review of the flaws of the Bowl Championship Series, to a study of the violence inherent in the game, to an examination of Vince Lombardi's views on winning, the essays in this collection tackle the moral and philosophical principles behind gridiron competition. The result is an insightful, humorous, and original book that will engage all fans of the game.
Football and Philosophy: Going Deep investigates many of the issues surrounding the nation's biggest sport. From a review of the flaws of the Bowl Championship Series, to a study of the violence inherent in the game, to an examination of Vince Lombardi's views on winning, the essays in this collection tackle the moral and philosophical principles behind gridiron competition. The result is an insightful, humorous, and original book that will engage all fans of the game.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
University Press of Kentucky
Condition
New
Series
The Philosophy of Popular Culture
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Lexington, United States
ISBN
9780813192192
SKU
V9780813192192
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99-50
About Michael W. Austin
Michael W. Austin, associate professor of philosophy at Eastern Kentucky University, is the editor of Running and Philosophy: A Marathon for the Mind.
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