JPS: Book Reviewers Needed

The Journal of the Philosophy of Sport is looking for book reviewers. Specifically, they are looking for people to review the following:

• Return of the Grasshopper – https://www.routledge.com/Return-of-the-Grasshopper-Games-Leisure-and-the-Good-Life-in-the-Third/Suits-Yorke-Frias/p/book/9781032201368
• Sport Realism – https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781666920093/Sport-Realism-A-Law-Inspired-Theory-of-Sport
• Surfing and the Philosophy of Sport – https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781793640789/Surfing-and-the-Philosophy-of-Sport
• Somaesthetics and the Philosophy of Culture - https://www.routledge.com/Somaesthetics-and-the-Philosophy-of-Culture-Projects-in-Japan/Higuchi/p/book/9780367443436
• Restoring Trust in Sport Corruption Cases and Solutions – https://www.routledge.com/Restoring-Trust-in-Sport-Corruption-Cases-and-Solutions/Ordway/p/book/9780367473068
• The Athlete’s Covenant – https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781498583992/The-Athletes-Covenant-The-Moral-Transformation-of-Team-Players

If you are interested, reach out to Emily Ryall, associate editor and book review editor, at JPS.

New Book: Sport Realism: A Law Inspired Theory of Sport

I'm thrilled to announce the publication of the newest book in the Studies in Philosophy of Sport Book Series.

In Sport Realism: A Law-Inspired Theory of Sport, Aaron Harper defends a new theory of sport—sport realism—to show how rules, traditions, and officiating decisions define the way sport is played. He argues that sport realism, broadly inspired by elements of legal realism, best explains how players, coaches, officials, and fans participate in sport. It accepts that decisions in sport will derive from a variety of reasons and influences, which are taken into account by participants who aim to predict how officials will make future rulings. Harper extends this theoretical work to normative topics, applying sport realist analysis to numerous philosophical debates and ethical dilemmas in sport. Later chapters include investigations into rules disputes, strategic fouls, replay, and makeup calls, as well as the issue of cheating in sport. The numerous examples and case studies throughout the book provide a wide-ranging and illuminating study of sport, ranging from professional sports to pick-up games.

Table of Contents:

• Chapter 1: Interpretivism
• Chapter 2: Hard Cases for Interpretivism
• Chapter 3: Legal Realism and Sport Realism
• Chapter 4: Cheating
• Chapter 5: Sport Realism and Ethics

About the Author:

Aaron Harper is associate professor of philosophy at West Liberty University.

Available now at Amazon, Lexington, and other book sellers.

Studies in Philosophy of Sport Book Series 

Series Editor: Shawn E. Klein, Ph.D. (sklein@asu.edu // sportsethicist@gmail.com ) 

The Studies in Philosophy of Sport series from Lexington Books encourages scholars from all disciplines to inquire into the nature, importance, and qualities of sport and related activities. The series aims to encourage new voices and methods for the philosophic study of sport while also inspiring established scholars to consider new questions and approaches in this field. 

More on the series.

Cross-posted: https://sportsethicist.com/2022/08/10/new-book-sport-realism-a-law-inspired-theory-of-sport/

IAPS @ Pacific APA 2022

IAPS is hosting a session at this year's Pacific APA. The Pacific APA is being held in Vancouver, BC Canada , April 13-16, 2022.

The session is Friday April 15, 2022, 7-9 pm

Chair: Shawn E. Klein (Arizona State University)

Speakers:

Christopher C. Yorke (Langara College)
“Bernard Suits and the Paradox of the Perfectly Played Game”

Comments by: Jack Bowen (Independent Scholar)

Jeff Fry (Ball State University)
“Is Anyone on First? Sport, Agency, and the Divided Self”

Comments by: Nathanael Pierce (Arizona State University)

More Information about the Pacific APA 2022.

Repost from: https://sportsethicist.com/2022/03/16/iaps-pacific-apa-2022/