Soccer and Philosophy: Beautiful Thoughts on the Beautiful Game (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780812696769)

This collection of incisive articles gives a leading team of international philosophers a free kick toward exploring the complex and often hidden contours of the world of soccer. What does it really mean to be a fan (and why should we count Aristotle as one)? Why do great players such as Cristiano Ronaldo count as great artists (up there alongside Picasso, one author argues)? From the ethics of refereeing to the metaphysics of bent (like Beckham) space-time, this book shows soccer fans and philosophy buffs alike new ways to appreciate and understand the world's favorite sport.

Author: Ted Richards
ISBN-10: 081269676X
ISBN-13: 9780812696769
Publisher: Open Court
Language: English
Published: 06/08/2010
Pages: 416
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.02h x 6.28w x 0.83d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 09/01/2010
Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2010 pg. 87