Sport Philosophy
Study Course Implementer
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
Preliminary Knowledge
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Terminology of philosophy has been learned, functions, specifics, basic methodological issues and problems of philosophy have been studied.
Skills
1.- knows how to ask philosophical questions about a given text or problem; - knows how to evaluate, compare information, and apply logical reasoning; - capable of being tolerant in a group discussion.
Competences
1.- able to formulate their opinion based on facts, examples, definitions, concepts and principles; - demonstrates the relevance of the content presented to the subject; - demonstrates the skill of structuring work logically; - demonstrates appropriate language skills.
Assessment
Individual work
Examination
Study Course Theme Plan
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Philosophy, its meaning in the life of a person and society. From myth to logos – review of the history of philosophy. Philosophical categories. Structure of philosophy. Philosophy of sport, its specifics and history of development of ideas. Social importance of sport and competition in western culture. Differences in the Eastern sports philosophy.
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Human, game and sport – philosophical foundations. Huizinga’s opinion about the philosophy of games.
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Relationship between body and mind in sport.
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Relationship between sport and globalisation: Multiculturalism, technique and technology, politics. Gender problems in sport.
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Sports and semiotics. Signs and symbols as a cultural language.
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Specifics of time and space matters in philosophy of sport. Impact and importance of social media.
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Philosophy, its meaning in the life of a person and society. From myth to logos – review of the history of philosophy. Philosophical categories. Structure of philosophy. Philosophy of sport, its specifics and history of development of ideas. Social importance of sport and competition in western culture. Differences in the Eastern sports philosophy.
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Relationship between sport and globalisation: Multiculturalism, technique and technology, politics. Gender problems in sport.
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Sports and semiotics. Signs and symbols as a cultural language.
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Specifics of time and space matters in philosophy of sport. Impact and importance of social media.
Bibliography
Required Reading
Blekbērns, S. Domā. Neatvairāms ievads filozofijā. Rīga: ¼ Satori, 2007. (akceptējams izdevums)
Kūle M, Kūlis R. Filosofija. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 1998. (akceptējams izdevums)
Routledge Handbook of the Philosophy of Sport. Ed. By McNamee M. & Morgan W.J. Routledge, 2017.Suitable for English stream
Kūle, M. Jābūtības vārdi. Etīdes par zināšanām un vērtībām mūsdienu Latvijā. Rīga: Zinātne, 2016.
Ryall, E. Philosophy of sport. Key questions. Bloomsbury, 2016.Suitable for English stream
Reid H.L. Introduction to the Philosophy of Sport. 2nd Edition, 2022.Suitable for English stream
Vedins I. Zinātne un patiesība. Rīga: Zinātne, 2008. (akceptējams izdevums)
Huizinga, J. Homo ludens.A study of the play element in culture. The Beacon press, 1970. (akceptējams izdevums)Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
Kasīrers E. Apcerējums par cilvēku. Rīga: Intelekts, 1997.
Kūle M. Eirodzīve. Rīga: FSI, 2006.
Stīgers M. Globalizācija. Ļoti saistošs ievads. Rīga: ¼ Satori, 2008.