Contemporary Athletics and Ancient Greek Ideals
| Author | : Daniel A. Dombrowski |
| Publisher | : ReadHowYouWant.com |
| Total Pages | : 282 |
| Release | : 2010-10-21 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781459605923 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1459605926 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (926 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Contemporary Athletics and Ancient Greek Ideals by : Daniel A. Dombrowski
Download or read book Contemporary Athletics and Ancient Greek Ideals written by Daniel A. Dombrowski and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-10-21 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite their influence in our culture, sports inspire dramatically less philosophical consideration than such ostensibly weightier topics as religion, politics, or science. Arguing that athletic playfulness coexists with serious underpinnings, and that both demand more substantive attention, Daniel Dombrowski harnesses the insights of ancient G...