Examined Sport: Bernard Suits, “Words on Play”

This episode looks at Bernard Suits’ classic paper “Words on Play,” in which Suits attempts to provide a definition of play. While sport and play are not the same thing; examining one yields insight for the other.

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Related Links and Information:

• Bernard Suits, “Words on Play, ” Journal of the Philosophy of Sport, vol. 4, no. 1, 1977, pp 117-131.
• Brief Article Review: “Words on Play” by Bernard Suits

Opening and Closing Musical Credits:

• “Slow Ska Game Loop” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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