Philosophy, Sport and the Pandemic

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Jeffrey P. Fry (Ball State University, USA) Andrew Edgar (Cardiff University, UK)

Philosophy, Sport and the Pandemic

Jeffrey P. Fry (Ball State University, USA), Andrew Edgar (Cardiff University, UK)

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Routledge
25 September 2023

Philosophy; Sociology: sport & leisure; Sports & outdoor recreation; Sports psychology

Series: Ethics and Sport

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on every aspect of our social, cultural, and commercial lives, including the world of sport. This book examines the ethical and philosophical dimensions of the intersection of COVID-19 and sport.

The book goes beyond simple description of the impact of the pandemic on sport to offer normative judgments on how the sporting world responded to challenges posed by COVID-19, as well as philosophical speculation as to how COVID-19 will change our understanding and appreciation of sport in the long term. It examines the considerations that either influenced—or arguably should have influenced—decisions to continue or to resume the playing of organized sport in the midst of a pandemic. As a part of this analysis, a spotlight is shone on how sport intersected with political issues surrounding COVID-19. It also explores the configuration and meaning of sport in the COVID-19 era, touching on themes such as the nature of sport and its integrity and sport’s relationship to technology. Other themes include the changed nature of spectatorship, suffering in sport during pandemic times, and the impact of COVID-19 on the Olympic and Paralympic Games. A final chapter looks ahead and asks what sport might look like in a post-COVID world.

This is fascinating reading for anybody with an interest in the ethics and philosophy of sport, the sociology of sport, event studies, politics, or public health.

Edited by: Jeffrey P. Fry (Ball State University USA), Andrew Edgar (Cardiff University, UK)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781032102146
ISBN 10: 1032102144
Series: Ethics and Sport
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 25 September 2023
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jeffrey P. Fry is Professor of Philosophy at Ball State University, United States. Andrew Edgar is Emeritus Reader in the School of English, Communication and Philosophy at Cardiff University, UK, and Honorary Faculty Member in the School of Sport and Exercise Science at Swansea University, UK.