papineau Flashcards
suits vs papineau on imporatnce of play
suits says, in a perfect utopia, only play would be performed bcs it’s intrinsically rewarding
- work only has extrinsic value
papineau says that if the prelusory goal isn’t valuable, then the lusory goal isn’t meaningful
- inc rules doesn’t inc value
why do ppl find sport valuable
allows demonstration of physical prowess
- show off
huge audiences bcs of intrinsic value of showing phys abilities
the ACT OF SPORT is valuable, not the lusory goal
- process > outcome
is competition necessary?
no, not all sports have competition i.e. surfing
player’s focus can be on the task, not winning
again the intrinsic value of sports
papineau view on sports and games
not all sports are games, and not all games are sports
value of sport is phys aspect, whereas games don’t have this
games have EXTRINSIC value i.e. luck/uncertainty, excitement
some dance i.e. rhythmic gymnastics are sports bcs focus on phys skills
- ballet = emotions, not sport
sports and seriousness
despite break from reg life, sport can be serious
mastering phys skill is serious, mental pressure
