Bibliograph

What we think about when we think about soccer, Simon Critchley

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What we think about when we think about soccer, Simon Critchley

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 172-181) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

What we think about when we think about soccer

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

986236690

Responsibility statement

Simon Critchley

Summary

"You play soccer. You watch soccer. You live soccer. You breathe soccer. But do you think about soccer? Soccer is the world's most popular sport, inspiring the absolute devotion of countless fans around the globe. But what is it about soccer that makes it so compelling to watch, discuss, and think about? Is it what it says about class, race, or gender? Is it our national, regional, or tribal identities? Simon Critchley thinks it's all of these and more. In his new book, he explains what soccer can tell us about each, and how each informs the way we interpret the game, all while building a new system of aesthetics, or even poetics, that we can use to watch the beautiful game. Critchley has made a career out of bringing philosophy to the people through popular subjects, and in What We Think About When We Think About Soccer he uses his considerable philosophical acumen to examine the sport that has captured the hearts and minds of millions"--, Provided by publisher"Soccer is the world's most popular sport, inspiring the absolute devotion of countless fans around the globe. But what is it about soccer that makes it so compelling to watch, discuss, and think about? Is it what it says about class, race, or gender? Is it our national, regional, or tribal identities? Simon Critchley thinks it's all of these and more. In his new book, he explains what soccer can tell us about each, and how each informs the way we interpret the game, all while building a new system of aesthetics, or even poetics, that we can use to watch the beautiful game. Critchley has made a career out of bringing philosophy to the people through popular subjects, and in What We Think About When We Think About Soccer he uses his considerable philosophical acumen to examine the sport that has captured the hearts and minds of millions"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Socialism -- Sensate ecstasy -- De-subjectifying football -- What is it like to be a ball? -- Repetition without origin -- Theatre of identity and non-identity -- Music must resound -- Theory and praxis -- Stupidity -- Intelligence -- Zizou -- Managerial nostalgia -- Klopp-time -- Football historicity -- Fetching back -- Disgust

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