Philosophy Flashcards
Philosophy
love of wisdom
Philo
love of something
Sophia
wisdom
wisdom
critical analysis of ideas
idea
cognitive element (mental image)
Sport philosophy
submit ideas to criticism to identify unique qualities
Branches of Philosophy
Epistemology, Metaphysics, Ethics, Logic, Aesthetics
Epistemology
study of knowledge
Metaphysics
study of reality and existence
Ethics
study of right and wrong
Logic
study of inductive and deductive reasoning
Aesthetics
the study of art beauty and taste
Materialism
nothing truly exists unless it is made of matter
Physicalism
everything is or will ultimately become physical (treating patients as their body)
Holism
mind and body are intertwined (treat patients as a person)
Defining parts of Game
- goals
- means - actions allowed to achieve the goals
- rules
- lusory attitude
Defining parts of Sport
- 4 parts of Game
- specific physical skills
- wide following
- relatively stable - institutions, organizations
Institutionalization includes
- establishing and enforcing rules
- develop expertise on how to play
- organize competitions
- teach others
Formalist
defining element of sports is the rules
Conventionalism
defining elements of sports are rules and conventions
Broad Internalism
sports are defined by rules, conventions, and intrinsic properties like fairness and sportsmanship
Sportsmanship
desire or intention to engage in a sport for enjoyment
recreational sports
activities for leisure time
competitive sports
activities for the purpose of winning
moral values
principles and standards we use to inform our actions
