Examined Sport

Each episode focuses on ideas drawn from the philosophy of sport. The podcast seeks to be a resource for students and scholars, to highlight and examine themes in the philosophy of sport, and to spur new thought and research in the field.

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Nicholas Dixon, "Winning and Athletic Superiority"

Posted January 2, 202300:13:29

In this episode of Examined Sport, I look at Nicholas Dixon’s article: “On Winning and Athletic Superiority.” Published in the Journal of...

Leslie Howe, "Gamesmanship"

Posted August 24, 202200:11:55

In this episode of Examined Sport, I examine Leslie Howe’s “Gamesmanship.” Published in the Journal of the Philosophy of Sport in 2004,...

Cesar Torres and Peter Hagar, "The Desirability of the Season Long Tournament: A Response to Finn"

Posted February 21, 202200:11:30

In this episode of Examined Sport, I look at Cesar Torres and Peter Hager’s article: “The Desirability of the Season Long Tournament: A Response...

Stephen Finn, "In Defense of the Playoff System"

Posted August 30, 202100:11:45

In this episode of Examined Sport, I look at Stephen Finn’s article “In Defense of the Playoff System” (Journal of the Philosophy of Sport, 2009)....

Pam Sailors, "Mixed Competition and Mixed Messages"

Posted August 14, 202100:10:59

In this episode of Examined Sport, I look at Pam Sailors’ “Mixed Competition and Mixed Messages.” Sailors takes up the question of sex...