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Philosophy smackdown / Douglas Edwards.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Edwards, Douglas, 1958- author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Wrestling.
- Sports--Philosophy.
- Sports.
- Physical Description:
- xviii, 167 pages ; 23 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Cambridge ; Medford, Massachusetts : Polity, 2020.
- Summary:
- "Hulk Hogan and Socrates wrestle with the big ideas"-- Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- Preshow
- Reality: Work vs shoot
- Freedom: Scripting vs spontaneity
- Identity: Person vs gimmick
- Morality: Babyface vs Heel
- Justice: Prejudice vs progress
- Meaning: Sport vs monster
- Dark match: Pro wrestling vs philosophy
- Credits.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Other Format:
- Online version: Edwards, Douglas, Philosophy smackdown
- ISBN:
- 9781509537655
- 1509537651
- 9781509537662
- 150953766X
- OCLC:
- 1119104437
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