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Football and Philosophy

by Michael W. Austin
Joe Posnanski
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“Vince Lombardi—who relished his undergraduate studies in philosophy—would have loved this book.” —Booklist
 
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, to the problems created by the development of instant replay, 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.
 
“Insightful and informative, as well as provocative and entertaining.” —Charles Taliaferro, author of Consciousness and the Mind of God

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Series: The Philosophy of Popular Culture Publisher: The University Press of Kentucky

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  • Release date: June 29, 2012

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  • ISBN: 9780813139029
  • Release date: June 29, 2012

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  • ISBN: 9780813139029
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  • Release date: June 29, 2012

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  • ISBN: 9780813139029
  • File size: 675 KB
  • Release date: June 29, 2012
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Essays Philosophy Sports & Recreations Nonfiction

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“Vince Lombardi—who relished his undergraduate studies in philosophy—would have loved this book.” —Booklist
 
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, to the problems created by the development of instant replay, 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.
 
“Insightful and informative, as well as provocative and entertaining.” —Charles Taliaferro, author of Consciousness and the Mind of God

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Essays Philosophy Sports & Recreations Nonfiction