Basics of Ethics
Objective, Subjective, and Normative
Briefly describe Keating's view point
Athletics and sport (play) should be separate
Name one of the many benefits competition offers athletes?
Improvement in physicality and mental toughness. Improvement of sport related skills, and development of character and moral identity
Name one of the elements of games?
Pre-lusory goals, lusory means, constitutive rules, and lusory attitude
Give an example of strong gamesmanship.
Anything expedient that does not see the opponent as a mutual challenge
This is a type of value placed on something based on its features/beauty.
Aesthetic
What is the definition of sportsmanship?
Fair and generous behavior or treatment of others in a sporting contest
What is Gamesmanship?
Practice of winning using questionable expedients that do not violate the rules
What type of game would poker be classified as?
Game of luck/chance
In the context of a race, beating your competition to the finish line would constitute as which element of game?
Pre-lusory goal
This ethical theorist would probably pull the lever in the trolley problem saving the five people.
Utilitarian
According to Keating what is the definition of sports?
Recreation, past time, amusement
Weak gamesmanship
In the context of golf, hitting the golf ball with a golf club would constitute as which element of game?
Lusory mean
Name one reason why gamesmanship cannot be prohibited/abolished.
How would a deontological ethical theorist resolve the trolley problem?
They would not do anything
According to Keating what is the definition of athletics?
Competitive activity that aims for victory, and is characterized by a spirit of dedication, sacrifice, and intensity.
What is an expedient?
An immoral action
Describe archivism.
A person who compiles statistics on athletes/players, and keeps a written record of a sports history.
What is the difference between ethics and morals?
Ethics: a system of moral behavior that ensures integrity or good character is maintained.
Morals- widely shared communal/societal norms about what is right and wrong.
What type of questions is this..."What college or university should I attend?"
According to Feezell why is cheating a bad thing?
Because you violated an agreement/contract
Name both elements of gamesmanship.
Artfully manipulating the rules and psychology manipulation of the opponent
Name all four elements that dictate whether a game can be called a sport.
Game of skill, physical skills, wide following, stability
What are the ends (goals) to gamesmanship and cheating?
Winning more efficient means (less obstacles)