Athletics and Philosophy in the Ancient World: Contests of Virtue (Ethics and Sport)
by Heather Reid
Athletics and Philosophy in the Ancient World explores the connection between athletic competition and philosophical thought in antiquity. Through its focus on contests of virtue, Heather Reid considers sport as a setting for ethical reflection, human excellence, and broader questions about the value and meaning of competition.
About This Book
Athletics and Philosophy in the Ancient World examines the relationship between physical competition and philosophical ideas in antiquity.
Focusing on contests of virtue, the book considers how athletic practices can be understood through ethical questions and reflections on human excellence.
Heather Reid places sport within the broader intellectual and cultural context of the ancient world.
This work will interest readers exploring philosophy, ethics, classical history, and the foundations of sports studies.
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