Shawn Klein April 24th, 2012
Sports Studies Symposium Flyer
My colleague, Michael Perry, and myself are co-hosting the 1st Annual Rockford College Sports Studies Symposium: An interdisciplinary conference on the study of Sport, to be held at Rockford College on April 28, 2012 from 10 am to 2 pm in Grace Roper Lounge.
Panel #1
Chairperson:
Shawn E. Klein (Rockford College)
Speakers:
Erin Flynn (Ohio Wesleyan University): “On the Suárez Handball”
Tatiana Patrone (Ithaca College): “On What Running Could Be”
Christopher Johnson (University of Alberta): “Virtuous Victory”
Panel #2
Chairperson:
Michael Perry (Rockford College)
Speakers:
Christine Neejer (Michigan State University): “Mary Sargent Hopkins, Bicycling, and the Rhetoric of Expertise”
Christopher Garland (University of Florida): “With God on the Sideline: Religious Rhetoric in Tebowmania and the Penn State Scandal”
Jo Ann Oravec (University of Wisconsin at Whitewater):
“Blogging in the Backfield: Social Media in Sport Contexts”
Shawn Klein January 12th, 2012
Course syllabi for the following classes are now available:
Shawn Klein October 21st, 2011
Call for Abstracts
1st Annual Rockford College Sports Studies Symposium:
An interdisciplinary conference on the study of Sport.
Date: April 28, 2012
Rockford College
5050 E. State. St.
Rockford, IL 61108
Whether one is a participant, a casual spectator, a die-hard fan, or a critic, sport, in all its varieties and forms, play a significant role in the lives of most people through out the world. Sports and competitions have long been a part of human civilization and raise a wide range of important philosophical and ethical issues.
This symposium will bring together a panel of scholars to discuss philosophical themes or issues arising in the study of Sport. The focus of the panel will depend, in part, on the submitted abstracts. Each presenter on a panel will have 20 minutes for their presentation. This will be followed by 10-15 minutes for panelists to respond to each other and then 15 minutes or more for audience Q&A. There will also be a panel on the Rhetoric of Sport.
Abstract Submission:
Submissions are welcome on any philosophical theme or issue arising in the study of Sport. Abstract should be 300-500 words. Send via email (as PDF) to sklein_at_rockford_dot_edu.
Deadline: January 6th, 2012
Notification of Acceptance: February 1st, 2012
If you have any questions, please contact Shawn Klein (Assistant Professor, Philosophy Department) at 815-226-4115 or sklein_at_rockford_dot_edu or Michael Perry (Assistant Professor, English Department) at 815-226-4098 or mperry_at_rockford_dot_edu.
Shawn Klein August 29th, 2011
Here is an article about an Israeli and Palestinian Australian rules football team that is working to break down barriers between Israelis and Palestinians.
From stabbing IDF soldiers to having them as teammates, Palestinian uses football for peace
Shawn Klein August 24th, 2011
Written in the 4th century BCE, Aristotle’s pioneering treatise of political philosophy remains influential to this day. The Politics examines such issues as:
- The nature of a political community and citizenship;
- The relationship between an individual and society;
- The connections between morality, education, and the state;
- The causes and prevention of political change and revolution.
The Reading Group will discuss these issues and more, looking at whether and to what extent Aristotle’s ideas are still relevant today and whether or not we can marshal Aristotle’s ideas in the defense of a free and open society.
Each meeting will take place at the Center for Ethics and Entrepreneurship office on the second floor of Burpee, from 3-4 pm. There will be light refreshments. A free copy of the book will be provided to participants.
Sept 2: Introduction
Sept 16: Books I & II
Oct 7: Books III & IV
Nov 4: Books V & VI
Dec 2: Books VII & VIII
Colorful Flyer!
Shawn Klein August 23rd, 2011
We finally have our room assignments for the Fall:
PHIL 103-1: Intro to Philosophy (TTH): SCAR 012
PHIL 103-2: Intro to Philosophy (M): SCAR 208
PHIL 223: Sports Ethics: SCAR 220
PHIL 304: Ethical Theory: STARR 221
Make sure to check self-service and the portal for any changes/updates.
Shawn Klein August 22nd, 2011
Fall 2011 course information is now available.
Shawn Klein April 28th, 2011
Eligibility: You have not maxed out either the number of reading papers turned in (15) or the points (100).
Assignment: Choose two reading papers that were not previously submitted and submit them.
Value: Each paper is worth up to 10 points, for a total of up to 20 points. (to the 100 point max)
Due Date:
Section 1/T-TH: Thursday May 5, in class.
Section 2/M: Monday May 2, in class.
Shawn Klein February 21st, 2011
Past and current class slides are available on the respective class websites for PHIL 122-1 Ethics (TTH) and PHIL 122-2 Ethics (M). Future slides will be posted as completed. These should only be used in conjunction with your class notes. Alone, they are only an outline of the issues discussed in class.
Exam Questions for Exam One are available on the respective class websites for PHIL 122-1 Ethics (TTH) and PHIL 122-2 Ethics (M). Make sure you get the correct list of exam questions for your section, as these and the actual exam will be different between the sections.
Shawn Klein January 21st, 2011
Prof. Matt Flamm and I will be leading the Spring Reading Group, hosted by the Philosophy Department and The Center for Ethics and Entrepreneurship, on Friedrich Nietzsche’s The Birth of Tragedy and his On the Genealogy of Morals.
In The Birth of Tragedy (1872), Nietzsche analyzes artistic expression, focusing on Greek tragedy. In On The Genealogy of Morals (1887) Nietzsche traces out the “origin of our moral prejudices,” identifying “slave morality” (exemplified by Christian values) and its opposite, “master morality” (exemplified by Ancient Greek and Roman values).
Each meeting will take place at the Center for Ethics and Entrepreneurship office on the second floor of Burpee, from 3-4 pm. There will be light refreshments. A free copy of the book will be provided to participants.
Dates (All dates are Friday, 3-4 pm @CEE):
Jan 28: Introduction
Feb 11: The Birth of Tragedy 1
Feb 25: The Birth of Tragedy 2
March 18: Genealogy of Morals 1
Apr 8: Genealogy of Morals 2
