Sport, Law and Philosophy: The Jurisprudence of Sport

Sport, Law and Philosophy: The Jurisprudence of Sport discusses the intersection of law and sport and highlights its usefulness to both legal scholars and philosophers of sport.

There is a general recognition that law and sports bear strong similarities. Both can be understood as systems of rules, with a judge/referee who has the power to adjudicate and to issue punishments/penalties. Divided into two parts, this volume presents an exploration of central philosophical issues arising from the intersections of law and sport and makes reference to current events and controversies. Experts from across the globe discuss a range of issues such as sports as legal systems, the game as a social contract, the role of the referee - including video assistant refereeing - rule breaking, equality in women's sport, justice on the sports field and in the court room, and issues surrounding the application of law to sports.

The book will be a valuable resource to undergraduates, postgraduates and for those working in the areas of legal philosophy, sports law and philosophy of sport.

Author: Miroslav Imbrisevic
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 06/30/2023
Pages: 234
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.18lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.63d
ISBN: 9780367560805

About the Author

Miroslav Imbrisevic teaches philosophy at the Open University, UK. He studied philosophy at the Johannes-Gutenberg-Universität in Mainz, Germany (Staatsexamen) and completed his PhD at Heythrop College, University of London, UK. Miroslav has published on topics in political and legal philosophy, the philosophy of sport, as well as the philosophy of religion.