PHIL 3313 - Philosophy of Sport

Credits: 3 Class: 3 Lab: 0
Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of Philosophy or junior standing, or instructor consent.
A study of the philosophy of sport. Topics studied may include the nature of sport; the differences between sports and games; the relevant differences between different kinds of sports; the aesthetics of sports and athletics; sports as popular entertainment; the role of competition in sport; the relationship between sports, aggression, and violence; sportsmanship as an ethical ideal; and the ethical ramifications of sports in both personal and public lives, for both athletes and fans.