The Athlete as Philosopher
May 16, 2021
First Aired: August 26, 2018
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For the ancient Greeks, sport was an integral part of education. Athletic programs remain in schools today, but there is a growing gap between the modern sports experience and enduring educational values such as self-discovery, responsibility, respect, and citizenship. Is there a way to bridge this gap? Can sports be a means to teach values such as these? Josh and Ken try out with Heather Reid from Morningside College, author of The Philosophical Athlete.
- Charity
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- Competition
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- Corporations
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- Extraterrestrial life
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- Games
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- Philosopher
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- Sports
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- Virtue
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