Ethics and Sport

<p>Emotion is central to human character, infiltrating our physiological functions and our mental constitution. In sport, athletes feel emotion in specific ways, from joy to anger and despair. </p><p>This is the first book to examine emotion in sport from a philosophical perspective, building on concepts developed by ancient Greek and modern philosophers. For instance, how is Aristotle’s concept of <i>catharsis</i> applied to the sports field? How about <i>power</i> as advanced by Nietzsche, or <i>existentialism</i> as discussed by Kierkegaard? <i>Emotion in Sports </i>explores the philosophical framework for the expression of emotion and relates it to our psychological understanding, from the perspective of both athlete and spectator.</p><p>A fascinating and useful read for students, researchers, scholars, and practitioners in the fields of sport sciences, philosophy, and psychology. </p>