Philosophy and Ethics of Sport

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An examination of ethical issues and dilemmas of sport in the modern world. Topics to be discussed include amateurism, the NCAA and college athletics, performance enhancement, money in college and professional sport, gambling, the athlete as a role model, and the coach as sage. Inevitably, consideration of these issues will lead to a discussion of wider issues, such as the value of sport and the role of sport in the 'good life'. Students will write two short papers examining particular ethical dilemmas, and will write a longer term-ending paper which evaluates in depth one of the issues raised in the course of the semester. Instructor consent required.