Developing a Practical Philosophy for Flourishing Through Sport - Laurence Halsted (Pt2) - Meaningful Sport Series

<p>This is the second part of our conversation with Laurence Halsted, a two-time Olympian, Performance director at the Danish Fencing Federation, and a member of the True Athlete Project (TAP) team. In the first part, we heard about Laurence's career and the work that is being done in TAP towards a more compassionate world through sport.</p> <p>Today, we continue exploring the problematic face of contemporary elite sport and why there is a need for rethinking the value and meaning of sport in human life. The conversation draws on Laurence's new book Becoming a True Athlete: A practical philosophy for flourishing through sport (available for pre-order <a href='https://www.sequoia-books.com/catalog/halsted/'>here</a>). We discuss the philosophical ideas underpinning the book as well as the practical ways that individuals and communities can work towards more sustainable and meaningful culture around (elite) sport. </p> <p>You can find more information about the True Athlete Project <a href='https://www.thetrueathleteproject.org/'>here</a>.</p> <p>If you got interested in the True Athlete Project and Laurence's work, you can get in touch laurence@thetrueathleteproject.org.</p>