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134. David Papineau: Philosophy in Sports, Genetics, Ethics, Formula One

06 Oct 2025

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Dr. David Papineau explores the intricate relationship between philosophy and sports, discussing how sports can serve as a test case for philosophical theories. He delves into the definitions of sports, the nature versus nurture debate in athletic success, and the ethical considerations surrounding competition. 00:00 Philosophy and Sports: An Unexpected Connection 02:39 Defining Sport: Beyond Competition 05:55 The Nature of Sport: Skills vs. Competition 08:18 Nature vs. Nurture: The Family Dynasty in Sports 19:02 Manipulation in Sports 31:55 Objective Morality: Lessons from Sports  38:35 The Nature of Sports and Athleticism 43:32 Equipment vs. Skill in Sports (FORMULA ONE) 47:12 The Concept of Teams in Sports 51:32 Geographical Identity and Team Loyalty 55:08 The Role of Fantasy in Sports 01:03:13 The Value of Playing Sports  ---------------------------- RELATED LINKS Dr. Robert Plomin on Behavioral Genetics: https://youtu.be/V_JF5wM40xw Dr. Mark Juergensmeyer on Warfare and Religion: https://youtu.be/olX4rDa4xAw David Papineau's book: https://amzn.to/4gNJlM4 David Papineau's website: https://www.davidpapineau.co.uk/ Brad's microphone: https://amzn.to/4jVOjqq 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: https://goo.gl/uEAeNp ✉️ Get Immediately Actionable Tactics to Be More Strategic: http://eepurl.com/dELB39  

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