Philosophy and the Martial Arts: Engagement

by Damon Young

Book Overview

This is the first substantial academic book to lay out the philosophical terrain within the study of the martial arts and to explore the significance of this fascinating subject for contemporary philosophy.

The book is divided into three sections. The first section concerns what philosophical reflection can teach us about the martial arts, and especially the nature and value of its practice. The second section deals with the other direction...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138016608
• ISBN13: 9781138016606
• Release Date: September 2014
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"