philosophy – Meaningful Sport

Is Covid-19 a Game Changer for Sport? A reflection on IAPS Round Table Discussion

I was delighted to contribute to a round table discussion organised by Sandra Meeuwsen and Yunus Tuncel in the recent International Association for the Philosophy of Sport (IAPS) online conference. Two questions were centralised: Is Covid-19 a Game Changer for Modern Sport? And if so: Can Philosophy of Sport community help guide the transition? InContinue reading “Is Covid-19 a Game Changer for Sport? A reflection on IAPS Round Table Discussion”

Meaningful Sport – Prof Gunnar Breivik (Pt1) | Heidegger | Sport Philosophy | Sporting Human Being | Existentialism | Worldmaking | Exploration

https://paresearcher.podbean.com/e/breivik/ Professor Gunnar Breivik’s work has been foundational in the field of sport philosophy and especially in relation to existential philosophy in sport. For Gunnar, a human being is the homo movens and the homo ludens: a playful and active being that explores the world and its own possibilities. Often drawing on Heidegger’s philosophy andContinue reading “Meaningful Sport – Prof Gunnar Breivik (Pt1) | Heidegger | Sport Philosophy | Sporting Human Being | Existentialism | Worldmaking | Exploration”