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Description:Mixed martial arts (MMA)--unarmed fighting games permitting techniques derived from a variety of martial arts and combat sports-- has exploded from the fringes of sport into a worldwide phenomenon, a sport as controversial as it is compelling. This is the first book to pay MMA the serious philosophical attention it deserves. With contributions from leading international scholars of the philosophy of sport and martial arts, the book explores topics such as whether MMA qualifies as a martial art, the differences between MMA and the traditional martial arts, the aesthetic dimensions of MMA, the limits of consent and choice in MMA and whether MMA can promote moral virtues. It also explores cutting-edge practical and ethical topics, including whether children should participate in MMA, and the inclusion of transgender athletes. The contributors to this anthology take down, ground and pound, and submit many essential questions about this fascinating recent development in the culture of sport and spectacle. This is important reading for anybody with an interest in combat sports, martial arts, or the philosophy, sociology, culture or history of sport.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Philosophy of Mixed Martial Arts: Squaring the Octagon (Ethics and Sport). To get started finding The Philosophy of Mixed Martial Arts: Squaring the Octagon (Ethics and Sport), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Mixed martial arts (MMA)--unarmed fighting games permitting techniques derived from a variety of martial arts and combat sports-- has exploded from the fringes of sport into a worldwide phenomenon, a sport as controversial as it is compelling. This is the first book to pay MMA the serious philosophical attention it deserves. With contributions from leading international scholars of the philosophy of sport and martial arts, the book explores topics such as whether MMA qualifies as a martial art, the differences between MMA and the traditional martial arts, the aesthetic dimensions of MMA, the limits of consent and choice in MMA and whether MMA can promote moral virtues. It also explores cutting-edge practical and ethical topics, including whether children should participate in MMA, and the inclusion of transgender athletes. The contributors to this anthology take down, ground and pound, and submit many essential questions about this fascinating recent development in the culture of sport and spectacle. This is important reading for anybody with an interest in combat sports, martial arts, or the philosophy, sociology, culture or history of sport.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Philosophy of Mixed Martial Arts: Squaring the Octagon (Ethics and Sport). To get started finding The Philosophy of Mixed Martial Arts: Squaring the Octagon (Ethics and Sport), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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