Description
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.
About the Author
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.
Reviews
"Walls and Bassham have created an exciting concept for hoops fanatics to analyze. Believe me, you will find this approach to basketball to be totally different." - Dick Vitale "Basketball and Philosophy clearly demonstrates that basketball can teach us a lot about life and gives the reader a deeper appreciation of the depth and complexity of this great sport." - Mike Krzyzewski "A remarkably profound and wide-ranging collection. Cerebral fans will love this book." - Booklist"
Book Information
ISBN 9780813191867
Author Jerry L. Walls
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint The University Press of Kentucky
Publisher The University Press of Kentucky
About the Author
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.
Reviews
"Walls and Bassham have created an exciting concept for hoops fanatics to analyze. Believe me, you will find this approach to basketball to be totally different." - Dick Vitale "Basketball and Philosophy clearly demonstrates that basketball can teach us a lot about life and gives the reader a deeper appreciation of the depth and complexity of this great sport." - Mike Krzyzewski "A remarkably profound and wide-ranging collection. Cerebral fans will love this book." - Booklist"
Book Information
ISBN 9780813191867
Author Jerry L. Walls
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint The University Press of Kentucky
Publisher The University Press of Kentucky
