Aretism: An Ancient Sports Philosophy for the Modern Sports World

by Heather Lynne Reid and M. Andrew Holowchak

Aretism: An Ancient Sports Philosophy for the Modern Sports World applies a robust ancient ethic to the widely-acknowledged problems faced by modern sports. Aretism-from the Greek word arete ("excellence")-draws a balance between the hard commercialism of modern sports culture and the soft playfulness of recreational models to recover the value of sport for individuals, education, and society at large. The authors' approach proposes practical strategies...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0739182080
• ISBN13: 9780739182086
• Release Date: February 2013
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 8.9"