{"product_id":"emotion-in-sports-paperback-softback","title":"Emotion in Sports - Paperback \/ softback","description":"\u003cp\u003eEmotion is central to human character, infiltrating our physiological functions and our mental constitution. In sport, athletes feel emotion in specific ways, from joy to anger and despair. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the first book to examine emotion in sport from a philosophical perspective, building on concepts developed by ancient Greek and modern philosophers. For instance, how is Aristotle’s concept of \u003ci\u003ecatharsis\u003c\/i\u003e applied to the sports field? How about \u003ci\u003epower\u003c\/i\u003e as advanced by Nietzsche, or \u003ci\u003eexistentialism\u003c\/i\u003e as discussed by Kierkegaard? \u003ci\u003eEmotion in Sports \u003c\/i\u003eexplores the philosophical framework for the expression of emotion and relates it to our psychological understanding, from the perspective of both athlete and spectator.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fascinating and useful read for students, researchers, scholars, and practitioners in the fields of sport sciences, philosophy, and psychology. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45565575299310,"sku":"9780367520007","price":67.19,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/9612\/7726\/files\/9780367520007.jpg?v=1720681483","url":"https:\/\/bookland.com.au\/products\/emotion-in-sports-paperback-softback","provider":"Book Land AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}