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Athletes as heroes and role models: an ancient model

Authors :
Heather L. Reid
Source :
Sport, Ethics and Philosophy. 11:40-51
Publication Year :
2016
Publisher :
Informa UK Limited, 2016.

Abstract

A common argument for the social value of sport is that athletes serve as heroes who inspire people – especially young people – to strive for excellence. This argument has been questioned by sport ...

Details

ISSN :
1751133X and 17511321
Volume :
11
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Sport, Ethics and Philosophy
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........6dc6fe6634928d3bec0149ee236dda99
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/17511321.2016.1261931