Soccer and Philosophy Beautiful Thoughts on the Beautiful Game |
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| Editor:
| Richards, Ted |
| Series title: | Popular Culture and Philosophy Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8126-9676-9 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2010 |
| Publisher: | Open Court
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $31.95 |
Book Description:
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This collection of incisive articles gives a leading team of international philosophers a free kick toward exploring the complex and often hidden contours of the world of soccer. What does it really mean to be a fan (and why should we count Aristotle as one)? Why do great players such as Cristiano Ronaldo count as great artists (up there alongside Picasso, one author argues)? From the ethics of refereeing to the metaphysics of bent (like Beckham) space-time, this book shows soccer...
More DescriptionThis collection of incisive articles gives a leading team of international philosophers a free kick toward exploring the complex and often hidden contours of the world of soccer. What does it really mean to be a fan (and why should we count Aristotle as one)? Why do great players such as Cristiano Ronaldo count as great artists (up there alongside Picasso, one author argues)? From the ethics of refereeing to the metaphysics of bent (like Beckham) space-time, this book shows soccer fans and philosophy buffs alike new ways to appreciate and understand the world's favorite sport.