Running and Philosophy
A Marathon for the Mind
1. Auflage September 2007
240 Seiten, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
ISBN:
978-1-4051-6797-0
John Wiley & Sons
A unique anthology of essays exploring the philosophical wisdom
runners contemplate when out for a run. It features writings from
some of America's leading philosophers, including Martha
Nussbaum, Charles Taliaferro, and J.P. Moreland.
* A first-of-its-kind collection of essays exploring those gems
of philosophical wisdom runners contemplate when out for a run
* Topics considered include running and the philosophy of
friendship; the freedom of the long distance runner; running as
aesthetic experience, and "Could a Zombie Run a
Marathon?"
* Contributing essayists include philosophers with athletic
experience at the collegiate level, philosophers whose pasttime is
running, and one philosopher who began running to test the ideas in
his essay
Foreword (Amby Burfoot, Executive Editor, Runner's
World magazine, and 1968 Boston Marathon Champion).
Preface: Warming Up Before the Race.
Acknowledgments.
1. Long-Distance Running and the Will to Power (Raymond Angelo
Belliotti, State University of New York at Fredonia).
2. Chasing Happiness Together: Running and the Philosophy of
Friendship (Michael W. Austin, Eastern Kentucky University).
3. Running With the Seven Cs of Success (Gregory Bassham,
King's College, Pennsylvania).
4. The Phenomenology of Becoming a Runner (J. Jeremy Wisnewski,
Hartwick College).
5. In Praise of the Jogger (Raymond J. VanArragon, Bethel
University).
6. Running Religiously (Jeffrey P. Fry, Ball State
University).
7. Hash Runners and Hellenistic Philosophers (Richard DeWitt,
Fairfield University).
8. What Motivates an Early Morning Runner (Kevin Kinghorn,
Wycliffe Hall, University of Oxford).
9. A Runner's Pain (Chris Kelly, University of
Maryland).
10. Performance-Enhancement and the Pursuit of Excellence
(William P. Kabasenche, Washington State University).
11. The Freedom of the Long-Distance Runner (Heather L. Reid,
Morningside College).
12. Existential Running (Ross C. Reed, Rhodes College).
13. Can We Experience Significance on a Treadmill? (Douglas R.
Hochstetler, Penn State University, Lehigh Valley).
14. Running in Place or Running in Its Proper Place (J. P.
Moreland, Biola University).
15. The Running Life: Getting in Touch with Your Inner
Hunter-Gatherer (Sharon Kaye, John Carroll University).
16. John Dewey and the Beautiful Stride: Running as Aesthetic
Experience (Christopher Martin, Institute of Education, University
of London).
17. Where the Dark Feelings Hold Sway: Running to Music (Martha
C. Nussbaum, University of Chicago).
18. The Power of Passion on Heartbreak Hill (Michelle Maiese,
Emmanuel College).
19. The Soul of the Runner (Charles Taliaferro and Rachel
Traughber, St. Olaf College).
Index.
World magazine, and 1968 Boston Marathon Champion).
Preface: Warming Up Before the Race.
Acknowledgments.
1. Long-Distance Running and the Will to Power (Raymond Angelo
Belliotti, State University of New York at Fredonia).
2. Chasing Happiness Together: Running and the Philosophy of
Friendship (Michael W. Austin, Eastern Kentucky University).
3. Running With the Seven Cs of Success (Gregory Bassham,
King's College, Pennsylvania).
4. The Phenomenology of Becoming a Runner (J. Jeremy Wisnewski,
Hartwick College).
5. In Praise of the Jogger (Raymond J. VanArragon, Bethel
University).
6. Running Religiously (Jeffrey P. Fry, Ball State
University).
7. Hash Runners and Hellenistic Philosophers (Richard DeWitt,
Fairfield University).
8. What Motivates an Early Morning Runner (Kevin Kinghorn,
Wycliffe Hall, University of Oxford).
9. A Runner's Pain (Chris Kelly, University of
Maryland).
10. Performance-Enhancement and the Pursuit of Excellence
(William P. Kabasenche, Washington State University).
11. The Freedom of the Long-Distance Runner (Heather L. Reid,
Morningside College).
12. Existential Running (Ross C. Reed, Rhodes College).
13. Can We Experience Significance on a Treadmill? (Douglas R.
Hochstetler, Penn State University, Lehigh Valley).
14. Running in Place or Running in Its Proper Place (J. P.
Moreland, Biola University).
15. The Running Life: Getting in Touch with Your Inner
Hunter-Gatherer (Sharon Kaye, John Carroll University).
16. John Dewey and the Beautiful Stride: Running as Aesthetic
Experience (Christopher Martin, Institute of Education, University
of London).
17. Where the Dark Feelings Hold Sway: Running to Music (Martha
C. Nussbaum, University of Chicago).
18. The Power of Passion on Heartbreak Hill (Michelle Maiese,
Emmanuel College).
19. The Soul of the Runner (Charles Taliaferro and Rachel
Traughber, St. Olaf College).
Index.
"With equal measures of scholarship and soul, the essays in
Running and Philosophy: A Marathon for the Mind, edited by
Michael W. Austin, touch on religion, pain, happiness, and other
topics that are best explored on a long run. With a pack of
philosophers." (Runner's World, November 2007)
"The contributors are runners who approach the subject of
running and philosophy sympathetically...there is enough in
[the book] to the get the inner dialogue started." (Orange
Community News)
"[T]here is much potential for the essays in Running and Philosophy
to spark lively discussions among readers, [and] the impressive
variety of topics...is enough for nearly anyone with a modicum
of interest in both running and philosophy to justify reading it.
In fact, I think this book is required reading for all those who
find themselves with this combination of interests."
-Thomas E. Gilbert, Sport, Ethics and Philosophy
"Every runner who has ever pondered the pleasure of pain,
wondered about the duality of mind and body, or felt the artistic
beauty of a perfect set of 800m repeats will enjoy this
book."
-Jonathan Beverly, Running Times
"Is running more a disease or a source of human liberation?
Would Aristotle and Nietzsche both endorse running? Does running on
a treadmill dehumanize us? For answers to these and other
intriguing questions, you will need to read Running and
Philosophy. It leads one on a rich, varied, and enjoyable
journey."
-R. Scott Kretchmar, Penn State University
Running and Philosophy: A Marathon for the Mind, edited by
Michael W. Austin, touch on religion, pain, happiness, and other
topics that are best explored on a long run. With a pack of
philosophers." (Runner's World, November 2007)
"The contributors are runners who approach the subject of
running and philosophy sympathetically...there is enough in
[the book] to the get the inner dialogue started." (Orange
Community News)
"[T]here is much potential for the essays in Running and Philosophy
to spark lively discussions among readers, [and] the impressive
variety of topics...is enough for nearly anyone with a modicum
of interest in both running and philosophy to justify reading it.
In fact, I think this book is required reading for all those who
find themselves with this combination of interests."
-Thomas E. Gilbert, Sport, Ethics and Philosophy
"Every runner who has ever pondered the pleasure of pain,
wondered about the duality of mind and body, or felt the artistic
beauty of a perfect set of 800m repeats will enjoy this
book."
-Jonathan Beverly, Running Times
"Is running more a disease or a source of human liberation?
Would Aristotle and Nietzsche both endorse running? Does running on
a treadmill dehumanize us? For answers to these and other
intriguing questions, you will need to read Running and
Philosophy. It leads one on a rich, varied, and enjoyable
journey."
-R. Scott Kretchmar, Penn State University
Michael W. Austin is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Eastern Kentucky University. A member of the International Association for the Philosophy of Sport, Austin has been published in Journal for the Philosophy of Sport, Southwest Philosophy Review, The Journal of Value Inquiry, Philosophy and Theology, and International Philosophical Quarterly. He is also the author of Conceptions of Parenthood: Ethics and the Family (2007).
