Philosophy of Sport体育哲学.pptVIP

Philosophy Ethical Issues in Sport Management Philosophy of Sport Value of Philosophy: Provide a means (tool) for individuals (sport managers) for critically examining their thoughts and actions in determining the extent to which their thoughts and actions are ethical and socially responsible Philosophy of Sport Branches of Philosophy Metaphysics- what is real? Epistemology- what is knowledge? Aesthetics- what is beauty? Axiology- what is good; a study of values Philosophy of Sport Social Contract: the duties and obligations of individuals (sport managers as leaders) in problem solving and decision-making in ways that serve the best interests of the larger community and help enhance the welfare of the greater society ETHICS and SPORT MANAGERS Sports’ AMORAL climate: Myth: sport represents fair play and justice Milton Friedman (economist): businesses are amoral the objective is to maximize profits In sport winning is valued more than “right actions” Anything goes in order to win Philosophy of Sport Leadership and Ethics Leaders must set clear expectations for ethical conduct Leaders must be committed to act on moral values In sport, Leaders must set clear expectations for ethical conduct Leaders must be committed to act on moral values In sport, leaders must value “right actions more than winning” Philosophy of Sport Laczniak and Murphy (1985) offer simple ethical guide behavior The Golden Rule: act they way you want others to act The Utilitarian Principle: greatest good for the greatest number Kant’s Categorical Imperative: action taken under the circumstances could be a universal rule of behavior The Professional Ethic: actions viewed as proper by an impartial panel of professional experts The TV Test: actions that you would feel comfortable explaining to a national television Philosophy of Sport Teleology: Greek word meaning “end” refers to evaluating the morality of actions or inaction on the basis of results or consequences Utilitarianism: good of group over go