192 Pages
by
Routledge
192 Pages
by
Routledge
192 Pages
by
Routledge
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Fair Play in Sport presents a critical re-working of the classic ideal of fair play and explores its practical consequences for competitive sport. By linking general moral principles and practical cases, the book develops a contemporary theory of fair play. The book examines many of the key issues in the ethics of sport, including: * fairness and justice in sport * moral and immoral... Read more
Introduction. Part One - Research Area and Research Questions Introduction. Sport Competitions. Fair Play - Background and Definitions. Summary - Research Area. Research Question. Part Two - Basis for A Rational Morality Introduction. Basis for A Rational Morality. Establishing a Hypothetical Ethical Contract Situation. Specifying the Contract Situation. Summary Part Two. Part Three - Right Sport Competitions - Fairness Introduction. Just Sport Competitions. Summary Part Three. Part Four - Good Sport Competitions - Play Introduction. Good Sport Competitions - A Utilitarian Calculus. Summary Part Four. Part Five - Fair Play in Sport Competitions - A Moral Norm System. Notes. References. Epilogue.
Biography
Sigmund Loland is Professor of Sport Philosophy and Ethics at The Norwegian University of Sport and Physical Education.
