IAPS @ Pacific APA 2025

I’m seeking participants for the IAPS session at the Pacific APA (American Philosophical Association).

The Pacific Division meeting is 4/16/25-4/19/25 in San Francisco, CA.The most likely date for our sessions (based on the past) is the evening session on Friday 4/18. 

I am looking for three presenters to present a paper in some area of philosophy of sport. 

If you are interested, please let me know ASAP, but no later than Monday 9/30. 

What I need from you: 

• The paper abstract and a title. 
• Your name and institutional affiliation 

Note: You must be an active member of the IAPS and register for the APA conference. 

I am open to other kinds of proposals as well (e.g. author meets critics): email me with your idea.

Send proposal to Shawn Klein: Sklein@asu.edu

Call for Abstracts: International Association for the Philosophy of Sport

The International Association for the Philosophy of Sport (IAPS) has announced the Call for Abstracts for the next annual conference. Below is the announcement:

The International Association for the Philosophy of Sport invites the submission of abstracts to be considered for presentation at the 51st annual IAPS meeting on the 21^st – 23^rd August 2024 and essays for the 2024 R. Scott Kretchmar Student Essay Award. The conference will be held at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada and will be hosted by former IAPS President, Charlene Weaving. The link to information about the location can be found here: iaps.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Conference-Preview-Antigonish-Nova-Scotia-August-21-23.pdf

Abstracts are welcome on any area of philosophy of sport (broadly construed), including metaphysics, epistemology, aesthetics, and ethics, and from any theoretical approach, including analytic philosophy and critical theory. While IAPS recognizes, values, and encourages interdisciplinary approaches and methodologies, acceptance is contingent on the philosophical content of the project. Emerging scholars are encouraged to submit works in progress. You may also submit suggestions for roundtable discussions or workshops.

Deadline for abstract submission is 1^st April 2024. Contributors will be notified about the status of their abstracts by 27 May, 2024.

We are using the Cvent system this year to submit abstracts and student essays. Whilst we hope the process will provide a smooth integration with the conference website itself, there may be some issues as we get used to administrating it. Please bear with us if this is the case.

The abstract submission site can be found here: http://www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/da1455be-6c6e-4c5f-a965-96c62d9a824f

The student essay submission site can be found here: http://www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/ab555230-0dd9-4220-8ee5-c6ce5fa846de

Call for Abstracts | 50th International Association for the Philosophy of Sport (Split, Croatia)

 [Reposting from IAPS.net]

The International Association for the Philosophy of Sport invites the submission of abstracts to be considered for presentation at the 50^th annual IAPS meeting and essays for the 2023 R. Scott Kretchmar Student Essay Award. The conference will be jointly hosted by the University of Zagreb and University of Split in Split, Croatia and organised by Professor Matija Škerbić and his team.

The conference will be primarily in person but there will be opportunity for some online presentations as well as recorded Keynotes available to watch remotely.

Abstracts are welcome on any area of philosophy of sport (broadly construed), including metaphysics, epistemology, aesthetics, and ethics, and from any theoretical approach, including analytic philosophy and critical theory. While IAPS recognizes, values, and encourages interdisciplinary approaches and methodologies, acceptance is contingent on the philosophical content of the project. Emerging scholars are encouraged to submit works in progress.

Deadline for abstract submission is 27 March, 2023. Contributors will be notified about the status of their abstracts by 5 May, 2023.

Proposals for round table and panel discussions, including a tentative list of participants, are also welcome and should be directed towards the IAPS Conference Chair, Emily Ryall (eryall@glos.ac.uk).

About IAPS

The International Association for the Philosophy of Sport (IAPS) is committed to stimulate, encourage, and promote research, scholarship, and teaching in the philosophy of sport and related practices. It publishes the Journal of the Philosophy of Sport, which is widely acknowledged as the most respected medium for communicating contemporary philosophic thought with regard to sport. IAPS members are found all over the world and constitute a growing and vibrant international community of scholars and teachers. More information on IAPS can be found at www.iaps.net.

2023 R. Scott Kretchmar Student Essay Award

IAPS is proud to announce the ninth edition of the “R. Scott Kretchmar Student Essay Award.” Interested undergraduate and graduate students who will be presenting their paper at the conference should submit a full paper of 2800-3000 words by 27 March, 2023 (in addition to an abstract, both through easy chair, see below) and notify the Conference Chair by email (eryall@glos.ac.uk).  A separate announcement is posted at the IAPS website (http://iaps.net/conference/r-scott-kretchmar-student-essay-award/). The selected winner shall present their paper and receive the award at the annual IAPS conference. Previous winners are not eligible to receive this award. Please indicate on your abstract submission if you plan to apply for the essay award and/or student travel grant.

Conference Requirements

All conference presenters shall register for and attend the conference (if you wish to present remotely, please indicate this on your abstract) to have their paper included on the conference program. Presenters must also be members of IAPS (either student or full). New members may register for IAPS membership at the following www.iaps.net/join-iaps/

Abstract Guidelines

IAPS will be using the “Easy Chair” conference management system. Submitted abstracts should be 300-500 words long, in English, and must be received by 27 March 2023. Abstracts MUST follow the template (http://iaps.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IAPS-Abstract-Template.docx) and include:

• A brief summary of a philosophical research topic
• Keywords (three to five)
• At least three references to relevant scholarly publications that contextualize the topic.

Submission Instructions

To submit an abstract, go to https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=iaps2023. New users for Easy Chair must create an individual account login. Please complete the submission information and upload your abstract. Please note on your abstract if you wish to submit remotely otherwise it will be assumed that you wish to present in person.

Social Program

The organizers are planning for a social program throughout the conference and a pre-conference social program will also be arranged. More details will follow in the newsletter and conference updates.

 

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/