Philosophy
If the Chinese gymnasts were underage (and there seems little to suggest they were not), then that would be problematic because China would have knowingly broken the rules to give themselves an advantage. But should that advantage be given to all? If athletes under the age limit are, in fact, the best in the world, shouldn't they be allowed to compete? Is it fair to subject children to the pressures of Olympic competition? Is it morally problematic to subject them to the regimen necessary to compete at the ultimate level? Does it do a disservice to the games to eliminate some of the world's best competitors, especially now that professional athletes compete in other sports?
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- What Do The Olympics Mean?
In ancient Greece, wars would stop for the Olympic games. It was not merely a time out for recreation, but rather an opportunity for humans to honor the gods by achieving acts of human excellence. It was an arena for human transcendence, to offer up to...
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Philosophy
Age Limits and the Olympics
If the Chinese gymnasts were underage (and there seems little to suggest they were not), then that would be problematic because China would have knowingly broken the rules to give themselves an advantage. But should that advantage be given to all? If athletes under the age limit are, in fact, the best in the world, shouldn't they be allowed to compete? Is it fair to subject children to the pressures of Olympic competition? Is it morally problematic to subject them to the regimen necessary to compete at the ultimate level? Does it do a disservice to the games to eliminate some of the world's best competitors, especially now that professional athletes compete in other sports?
- What's The Difference?: Athletics, Sports, And Games
What is the difference between games, sports, and athletics? While surely not all games are sports, can we say that all sports are games? Not all athletic activities sports, but are all sports athletic activities? What about competitive ballroom dancing?...
- How Good Is Too Good For Little League?
Confused, Maybe Not sent me the link to this article about a nine year old boy who can throw around 40 miles per hour. He is not allowed to pitch because he throws that fast. The opposing coaches claim that it is a safety issue, that they are afraid of...
- What Do The Olympics Mean?
In ancient Greece, wars would stop for the Olympic games. It was not merely a time out for recreation, but rather an opportunity for humans to honor the gods by achieving acts of human excellence. It was an arena for human transcendence, to offer up to...
- Do You Know How Slow You Are?
If you've been working in an office for a while, getting fat off the corporate hog, chances are you've let yourself go. Sure, the paycheck may be nice, but at this point it looks more like you're just desperately compensating for the lack...
- Bikinis At The Olympics...is This A Real Issue?
"London 2012 Olympics: Does beach volleyball need the bikini?" In one women's beach volleyball semifinal amid a driving rain at the London 2012 Olympics Tuesday, neither team wore just their bikinis. What women wear has been a big issue here. by...