Ancient Olympic Philosophy: Sport, Athletes, Excellence, Education, Women, Beauty, Peace
Nomzamo Mbatha
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Ancient Olympia is not just the birthplace of the Olympic Games, it is also the origin of philosophical ideas that resonate even today. Combining the philosophy of Plato and Aristotle with the art, archaeology, and history of Ancient Olympia, this short book offers ancient Greek insight on the nature of sport, athletes, and human excellence, as well as the less-expected topics of women, beauty, fairness, and peace.Read more
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Nomzamo Mbatha
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Épisodes (12)
1
Introduction
2
Olympic Sport and the Quest for Knowledge
3
Ancient Olympia’s Athletic Heroes
4
Nudity as the Costume of Aretē in Ancient Olympia
5
Women and Sport in Ancient Olympia
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Beauty
7
Kalokagathia: Ethics, Athletics, and Aesthetics
8
Fairness
9
Aristotle on the Beauty of Fair Play
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Peace: