184 Pages
by
Routledge
184 Pages
by
Routledge
184 Pages
by
Routledge
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Nature sports such as skiing, climbing, and surfing have had a significant influence on Western popular culture since the mid-twentieth century and participation in such sports continues to grow. Written in a clear and accessible style, this important book provides a comprehensive philosophical analysis of nature sports.
Philosophy and Nature Sports offers an engaging inquiry into... Read more
Introduction
1. What are Nature Sports?
2. The Nature of Nature Sports
3. Categorizing Nature Sports
4. Nature Sports, Intensity, and the Sublime
5. Ski Bums, Surf Bums, Climbing Bums: Philosophical Issues in the Sport Bum Lifestyle
6. Constructing Gender in Nature Sports
7. Reflections on Risk
8. Aesthetic Experience in Nature Sports
Conclusion
Biography
Kevin Krein is Professor of Philosophy and Academic Director of Outdoor Studies at the University of Alaska Southeast, USA. He is a co-owner and guide at Alaska Powder Descents ski guiding service and the author of numerous articles on diverse issues in nature sports philosophy.
