Football and Philosophy Going Deep |
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| Author:
| Austin, Michael W. |
| Foreword by:
| Posnanski, Joe |
| Series title: | The Philosophy of Popular Culture Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8131-7298-9 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2008 |
| Publisher: | University Press of Kentucky
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $75.00USD $25.00 |
Book Description:
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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.