Ethics and Philosophy in Sport

Vocabulary-style flashcards based on lecture notes regarding philosophical theories and ethical issues in sports, covering authors from Paternoster to Keft.

Paternoster

The view that using drugs in sports is unfair, harmful, and undermines the integrity of the sport even when athletes feel pressured.

Simon

A perspective on ethics in competition where athletes are seen as partners rather than enemies, creating a fair test of skill through mutual respect.

Feezell

A focus on sportsmanship, emphasizing that how you play and respecting opponents/rules is more essential to meaningful competition than just winning.

Loland

A theory of fair play and equality suggesting that sports should aim for justice and equal opportunity, which may require adjustments because not everyone starts equal.

Martnkv

An argument that danger is a meaningful part of sport that can lead to growth and self-discovery, depending on the athlete's choice and control.

Russell

The stance that strategic fouling is morally acceptable because it is a strategic choice built into the game's rules and penalties.

English

The idea that gender roles in sports are socially constructed rather than natural, serving to either reinforce or challenge inequality.

Weaver

An analysis of how sports reinforce gender stereotypes, highlighting that women often have fewer opportunities and less media coverage.

Moeller

The concept that sport functions like a religion by providing rituals, identity, and a sense of belonging, while lacking deeper moral guidance.

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A controversial perspective on drugs in sport that questions if doping is always cheating and suggests it might be acceptable if everyone had equal access.

Reid

The belief that true heroism in sports requires moral excellence and character rather than just athletic skill or winning.

Lehman

The definition of cheating as rule-breaking that destroys fair competition, showing a lack of integrity and ruins the value of sport.

Howe

The concept of gamesmanship, which involves bending rules without breaking them to gain an unfair advantage, viewed as unethical and against the spirit of sport.

Keft

The argument that sports and politics are deeply connected and that it is unrealistic to expect sports to remain neutral or separate from social issues.