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Popular Culture and Philosophy #6: Baseball and Philosophy

by Eric Bronson

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Publisher Comments:

William Irwin has taken philosophy out of the academy and put it on the bestseller list. The series has been featured in The New York Times and People, and on NPR's All Things Considered. Now philosophy finds its real home — in the dugout. In Baseball and Philosophy, 18 professors — some from the new field devoted to the philosophy of sport, others unapologetic baseball fans — explore the sport's deeper aspects. How can Zen be applied to hitting? Do you play to win or play by the rules? Is it ethical to employ deception in sports? Can a game be defined by its written rules or are there also other constraints? What can the U.S. Supreme Court learn from umpiring? Why should baseball be the only industry exempt from antitrust laws? These are some of the questions addressed in this witty, provocative blend of two major American pastimes: watching baseball and thinking about it.

Book News Annotation:

Thirty-two academics and philosophers, most from the U.S., contribute 29 essays exploring philosophical questions about the whos, whats, and whys of baseball which demonstrate the game's connections to larger issues of truth, justice, American identity, and human fulfillment. This text will appeal to hardcore baseball fans who enjoy analyzing the sport from a "bigger picture" perspective, as well as philosophy students and practitioners interested in the philosophical aspects of sports/popular culture.
Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Synopsis:

In this exploration of two major American pastimes (watching baseball and thinking about it), 18 professors--some from the new field devoted to the philosophy of sport, others unapologetic baseball fans--explore the sport's deeper aspects.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780812695564
Editor:
Bronson, Eric
Editor:
Irwin, William
Editor:
Irwin, William
Editor:
Bronson, Eric; Irwin, William
Editor:
Bronson, Eric
Publisher:
Open Court Publishing Company
Location:
Chicago, Ill.
Subject:
General
Subject:
Sports
Subject:
Baseball - Essays & Writings
Subject:
Baseball
Subject:
Philosophy-General
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Series:
Popular Culture and Philosophy
Series Volume:
108-186v. 6
Publication Date:
January 2004
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
300
Dimensions:
8.99x6.04x.76 in. 1.07 lbs.
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