Below is the schedule of speakers for the British Philosophy of Sport Association’s online Seminar Series for the coming semesters. Our speakers include leading figures in the philosophy of sport community addressing fundamental and applied philosophical issues in sport.
The British Philosophy of Sport Association is delighted to announce our online Seminar Series for the academic year 2024/2025:
September
Dr. Gary Forster (Wilfrid Laurier University)
VAR and Flow in Soccer (Football): Changes to the Fan Experience
September 4th , 3 p.m. U.K. time
October
Dr. Federico Luzzi (University of Aberdeen)
Inclusion as Reparations?
October 2nd,3 p.m. U.K. time
November
Danielle Mercado (Winner, 2024 BPSA McNamee Student Essay Prize)
Navigating the Tension: Egalitarianism and Elitism within the Paralympic Movement
November 6th,3 p.m. U.K. time
December
Mia (Xiner) Tao (Second prize* (equal merit), 2024 McNamee Student Essay Prize)
Is the display of “unwillingness to fight” against sportsmanship?
December 4th,3 p.m. U.K. time
Each session will last 1 hour (30 min presentation and 30 min Q&A) and will be hosted on Zoom. Sessions are open to BPSA members only, and new members especially are encouraged to attend. The Zoom link will be circulated to members one hour in advance of each session.
Details of what membership includes and how to join the BPSA can be found HERE.
Any questions about the series can be directed to Dr Alfred Archer.