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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The Sports Ethicist Show: Ethical Issues in Horse Racing

Posted May 12, 2014 • 00:58:41

Itâ€™s the season of the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Horse Racing. Horse racing raises is exciting and thrilling, but it also raises several ethical...

The Sports Ethicist Show: Sports Studies Symposium 2014

Posted April 28, 2014 • 00:56:03

The 3rd annual Sports Studies Symposium was held April 25, 2014. In this episode, the symposium participants discuss the ideas raised by the papers...

The Sports Ethicist- Boston Breakdown with Joe

Posted April 14, 2014 • 00:58:03

Joe Danker and Shawn Klein discuss things Boston sports in this episode of The Sports Ethicist. What defines a successful season? How important is it...

The Sports Ethicist- The Paradox of Fandom

Posted March 31, 2014 • 00:53:45

The Paradox of Fandom Â In this episode of The Sports Ethicist Show, we focus on the value of being a sports fan. In her paper, â€œBeing a Sports...

The Sports Ethicist Show: Rule Changes in Sport

Posted March 3, 2014 • 00:50:26

Rules are an essential part of sport. They define it, they govern it. Â But what about changing the rules? Three recent rule changes have gained national...