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Well Played: A Christian Theology of Sport and the Ethics of Doping

Well Played: A Christian Theology of Sport and the Ethics of Doping

Shafer, Michael R.

Paperback

PhilosophyReligion General General Christianity

ISBN10: 0718894332
ISBN13: 9780718894337
Publisher: Lutterworth Press
Published: Mar 31 2016
Pages: 268
Weight: 0.80
Height: 0.60 Width: 6.00 Depth: 8.90
Language: English
A treatise on how Christian moral theology can make a distinctive and valuable contribution to the debate over the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sport.

Should we allow performance-enhancing substances in competitive athletics? The first book of its kind, Well Played answers this question by urging us to a deeper appreciation for the purpose of sport. Giving special reference to performance-enhancing substances, Shafer challenges the incompleteness of the ethical arguments and contributes a Christian voice to the discussion. He initiates a theological conversation that is both scholarly and accessible, arguing that a distinctively Christian understanding of sport will have far-reaching implications for how we treat ethical issues like doping. The values, beliefs, and practices within the Christian tradition show an alternative that prioritizes humility and friendship, grace and gratitude over the 'win at all costs' mentality that drives the use of performance-enhancing substances for a competitive advantage. This ground-breaking book ventures into new theological territory as it explores the intersections of theology, philosophy of sport, and the ethics of doping. Theologians, ethicists, and pastors, as well as coaches, athletes, and sports fans will benefit from this book's thoughtful reflection on how Christians can play well in the modern sports culture.

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