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Athletics and Philosophy in the Ancient World: Contests of Virtue

Athletics and Philosophy in the Ancient World: Contests of Virtue - Hardcover

by Heather Reid
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Availability:In StockContributor:Heather ReidSeries:Ethics and SportTheme:Chronological Period/Ancient (To 499 A.D.), Cultural Region/Greece, Cultural Region/Italy, Cultural Region/Middle Eastern, Cultural Region/North AfricaPublish date:6/17/2011Pages:136
Languages:EnglishPublisher:RoutledgeISBN-13:9780415669504ISBN-10:0415669502UPC:9780415669504Book Category:HistoryBook Subcategory:AncientBook Topic:Greece, Rome, EgyptSize:9.80 x 6.90 x 0.60 inchesWeight:0.409Product ID:SC5YNEJSE3

This book examines the relationship between ancient philosophy and sport as they addressed emerging social questions such as virtue, aristocracy, democracy, justice, and peace.

It was published as a special issue of the Ethics and Sport.

Languages:EnglishPublisher:RoutledgeISBN-13:9780415669504ISBN-10:0415669502UPC:9780415669504Book Category:HistoryBook Subcategory:AncientBook Topic:Greece, Rome, EgyptSize:9.80 x 6.90 x 0.60 inchesWeight:0.409Product ID:SC5YNEJSE3

Heather L. Reid is Professor and Chair of Philosophy at Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa. Her work connects the fields of Ancient Philosophy, Philosophy of Sport, and Ancient Sports History. Her first book, The Philosophical Athlete was inspired by her experience as an elite cyclist.


Publisher: Routledge

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