Basketball and Philosophy

Name: Basketball and Philosophy
SKU: 3702545
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The Philosophy of Popular Culture

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"Basketball from a different angle"

Review by Claudia on 29th October, 2011

Purchased on Mighty Ape

Being a basketball player myself and someone who loves reading books at the same time, this book appealed to me a lot. And I must say it didn't disappoint at all. A fantastic book for everyone who loves playing basketball and who would like to become not only a better player but also a better person. Therefore five stars from me!

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With a Foreword by Dick Vitale What can the film Hoosiers teach us about the meaning of life? How can ancient Eastern wisdom traditions, such as Taoism and Zen Buddhism, improve our jump-shots? What can the "Zen Master" (Phil Jackson) and the "Big Aristotle" (Shaquille O'Neal) teach us about sustained excellence and success? Is women's basketball "better" basketball? How, ethically, should one deal with a strategic cheater in pickup basketball? With NBA and NCAA team rosters constantly changing, what does it mean to play for the "same team"? What can coaching legends Dean Smith, Rick Pitino, Pat Summitt, and Mike Krzyzewski teach us about character, achievement, and competition? What makes basketball such a beautiful game to watch and play? In Basketball and Philosophy, a Dream Team of twenty-six academics trained in philosophy -- also diehard hoops fans -- proves that basketball is the thinking fan's sport. Whether you play basketball, coach it, or just love to watch it, this book will forever enrich your understanding and appreciation of the game.

Author Biography:

Jerry L. Walls, professor of philosophy of religion at Asbury Theological Seminary, is the author of The Problem of Pluralism: Recovering United Methodist Identity. Gregory Bassham, department chair and professor of philosophy at King's College, is coeditor of several books, including The Lord of the Rings and Philosophy: One Book to Rule Them All.

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February 15th, 2008

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General (US: Trade)

Pages

304

Series

The Philosophy of Popular Culture

Dimensions

152x229x17

ISBN-13

9780813191867

Product ID

3702545

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