Fair Play - 4th Edition by Robert L Simon & Cesar R Torres & Peter F Hager (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>This book is primarily concerned with some of the most important kinds of philosophical issues that arise in sport which are ethical or moral ones. It focuses on the nature of principles and values that should apply to sport.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>This book is primarily concerned with some of the most important kinds of philosophical issues that arise in sport which are ethical or moral ones. It focuses on the nature of principles and values that should apply to sport.<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>Addressing both collegiate and professional sports, "Fair Play: The Ethics of Sport" explores the ethical presuppositions of competitive athletics and their connection both to ethical theory and to concrete moral dilemmas that arise in actual athletic competition. This fourth edition has been updated with new examples, including a discussion of Spygate by the New England Patriots and recent discoveries on the use of performance enhancing drugs by top athletes. Two additional authors, Cesar R. Torres and Peter F. Hager, bring to this edition a discussion of the moral issues involved in youth sports and the ethics of being a fan, as well as a fresh perspective on the theories of broad internalism and the quest for excellence. <BR>""[Fair Play]" is a great work of scholarship: thorough, well-thought out, very well organized, very respectful of athletes and non-athletes alike."<BR> Catherine Sherron, Thomas More College <BR>"Simon, Torres, and Hager meticulously detail important ethical concepts without sacrificing appeal to a more general sport-loving audience. The book also strikes a nice balance between theory and application...[and] thoughtfully addresses applied cases in tandem with more theoretical considerations. This blended approach is, in my mind, an excellent example of how philosophy ought to be performed... It is an excellent model for both beginning and advanced philosophy students alike."<BR> Joan Grassbaugh Forry, University of Southern California <BR>Robert L. Simon is Bartlett Professor of Philosophy at Hamilton College. He is the author (with Norman E. Bowie) of "The Individual and the Political Order" and editor of "The Blackwell Guide to Social and Political Philosophy." He also serves on the editorial board of the "Journal of the Philosophy of Sport." <BR>Cesar R. Torres is Professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Sport Studies, and Physical Education at The College at Brockport, State University of New York. He is the editor of "The Bloomsbury Companion to the Philosophy of Sport" and the Associate Editor of the "Journal of the Philosophy of Sport." <BR>Peter F. Hager is Associate Professor of Sport Studies at The College at Brockport, State University of New York, where he has taught since 2000."<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"This third edition of <i>Fair Play</i> is like those that preceded it--accessible, intelligent, persuasive, and well written. But Professor Simon has improved the book by including new information, most notably on the issues of genetic enhancement and intercollegiate athletic reform. Now, more than ever before, Fair Play stands out as the premier text in the area."<br>--<b>Scott Kretchmar, Pennsylvania State University</b> <p/>"Robert Simon's new edition of <i>Fair Play</i> is, simply put, the best book of its kind in the literature. The new section on genetic enhancement and the expanded section on the moral quandaries of intercollegiate sports are welcome, not to mention timely, additions. What's more, the book is a compelling read, free of jargon, persuasively argued, and teeming with incisive commentary."<br>--<b>William Morgan, University of Southern California</b><br><br>Praise for the fourth edition: <p/>"It is a great work of scholarship: thorough, well-thought out, very well organized, very respectful of athletes & non-athletes alike. Pitches to a broad audience, very accessible. Even when the topics are philosophically meaty, Simon, Torres, and Hager are patient with taking sufficiently long enough for a clear explanation. I believe the book encourages civil, reflective, engaged discussion. It is extremely relevant to modern U.S. society, particularly when including the commercialization of sport and even a small section on business ethics."<br>--<b>Catherine Sherron, Thomas More College</b> <p/>"Simon, Torres, and Hager meticulously detail important ethical concepts without sacrificing appeal to a more general sport-loving audience. The book also strikes a nice balance between theory and application. Where other books attempt to balance theory and application by equally dividing up the content into categories of theory and applied cases, <i>Fair Play</i> thoughtfully addresses applied cases in tandem with more theoretical considerations. This blended approach is, in my mind, an excellent example of how philosophy ought to be performed, and is one reason why I choose this book. It is an excellent model for both beginning and advanced philosophy students alike."<br>--<b>Joan Grassbaugh Forry, University of Southern California</b> <p/>Praise for prior editions:<br><br>Praise for the fourth edition: <br>"It is a great work of scholarship: thorough, well-thought out, very well organized, very respectful of athletes & non-athletes alike. Pitches to a broad audience, very accessible. Even when the topics are philosophically meaty, Simon, Torres, and Hager are patient with taking sufficiently long enough for a clear explanation. I believe the book encourages civil, reflective, engaged discussion. It is extremely relevant to modern U.S. society, particularly when including the commercialization of sport and even a small section on business ethics."<br>--<b>Catherine Sherron, Thomas More College</b> <br>"Simon, Torres, and Hager meticulously detail important ethical concepts without sacrificing appeal to a more general sport-loving audience. The book also strikes a nice balance between theory and application. Where other books attempt to balance theory and application by equally dividing up the content into categories of theory and applied cases, <i>Fair Play</i> thoughtfully addresses applied cases in tandem with more theoretical considerations. This blended approach is, in my mind, an excellent example of how philosophy ought to be performed, and is one reason why I choose this book. It is an excellent model for both beginning and advanced philosophy students alike."<br>--<b>Joan Grassbaugh Forry, University of Southern California</b> <br>Praise for prior editions:<br><br>Praise for the fourth edition: <BR>"It is a great work of scholarship: thorough, well-thought out, very well organized, very respectful of athletes & non-athletes alike. Pitches to a broad audience, very accessible. Even when the topics are philosophically meaty, Simon, Torres, and Hager are patient with taking sufficiently long enough for a clear explanation. I believe the book encourages civil, reflective, engaged discussion. It is extremely relevant to modern U.S. society, particularly when including the commercialization of sport and even a small section on business ethics."<BR>Catherine Sherron, Thomas More College <BR>"Simon, Torres, and Hager meticulously detail important ethical concepts without sacrificing appeal to a more general sport-loving audience. The book also strikes a nice balance between theory and application. Where other books attempt to balance theory and application by equally dividing up the content into categories of theory and applied cases, "Fair Play" thoughtfully addresses applied cases in tandem with more theoretical considerations. This blended approach is, in my mind, an excellent example of how philosophy ought to be performed, and is one reason why I choose this book. It is an excellent model for both beginning and advanced philosophy students alike."<BR>Joan Grassbaugh Forry, University of Southern California <BR>Praise for prior editions: <BR>"This third edition of "Fair Play" is like those that preceded itaccessible, intelligent, persuasive, and well written. But Professor Simon has improved the book by including new information, most notably on the issues of genetic enhancement and intercollegiate athletic reform. Now, more than ever before, Fair Play stands out as the premier text in the area."<BR>Scott Kretchmar, Pennsylvania State University <BR>"Robert Simon s new edition of "Fair Play" is, simply put, the best book of its kind in the literature. The new section on genetic enhancement and the expanded section on the moral quandaries of intercollegiate sports are welcome, not to mention timely, additions. What s more, the book is a compelling read, free of jargon, persuasively argued, and teeming with incisive commentary."<BR>William Morgan, University of Southern California <BR>"Since, as Professor Simon says, sports play a major role in the lives of Americans, reflection on sports raises issues that not only have intrinsic interest but also go beyond the bounds of sport itself. The role of philosophy is to critically examine the complex issues in sports and our beliefs about them. Simon is a master at this. This third edition builds and expands these evaluations, especially in a time when sports in the U.S. are undergoing intense moral scrutiny. Readers will find this edition replete with contemporary examples, expanded discussions of performance enhancement drug use and of issues in intercollegiate sports, and a new section on genetic enhancement. This edition provides deeper insight into major issues in the philosophy of sport, and its accessibility makes it a must read for anyone who is interested in sports or interested in the role sports play in America."<BR>Jan Boxill, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill"<br><br>Praise for prior editions: <BR><BR>"This third edition of "Fair Play" is like those that preceded it--accessible, intelligent, persuasive, and well written. But Professor Simon has improved the book by including new information, most notably on the issues of genetic enhancement and intercollegiate athletic reform. Now, more than ever before, Fair Play stands out as the premier text in the area."<BR>--Scott Kretchmar, Pennsylvania State University<BR><BR>"Robert Simon's new edition of "Fair Play" is, simply put, the best book of its kind in the literature. The new section on genetic enhancement and the expanded section on the moral quandaries of intercollegiate sports are welcome, not to mention timely, additions. What's more, the book is a compelling read, free of jargon, persuasively argued, and teeming with incisive commentary."<BR>--William Morgan, University of Southern California<BR><BR>"Since, as Professor Simon says, sports play a major role in the lives of Americans, reflection on sports raises issues that not only have intrinsic interest but also go beyond the bounds of sport itself. The role of philosophy is to critically examine the complex issues in sports and our beliefs about them. Simon is a master at this. This third edition builds and expands these evaluations, especially in a time when sports in the U.S. are undergoing intense moral scrutiny. Readers will find this edition replete with contemporary examples, expanded discussions of performance enhancement drug use and of issues in intercollegiate sports, and a new section on genetic enhancement. This edition provides deeper insight into major issues in the philosophy of sport, and its accessibility makes it a must read for anyone who is interested in sports or interested in the role sports play in America."<BR>--Jan Boxill, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Robert L. Simon</b> is Bartlett Professor of Philosophy at Hamilton College. He is the author (with Norman E. Bowie) of <i>The Individual and the Political Order</i> and editor of <i>The Blackwell Guide to Social and Political Philosophy</i>. He also serves on the editorial board of the <i>Journal of the Philosophy of Sport.</i> <p/><b>Cesar R. Torres</b> is Professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Sport Studies, and Physical Education at The College at Brockport, State University of New York. He is the editor of <i>The Bloomsbury Companion to the Philosophy of Sport</i> and the Associate Editor of the <i>Journal of the Philosophy of Sport.</i> <p/><b>Peter F. Hager</b> is Associate Professor of Sport Studies at The College at Brockport, State University of New York, where he has taught since 2000.
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