Striving, entropy, and meaning

Journal of the Philosophy of Sport 47 (3):419-437 (2020)
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This paper argues that striving is a cardinal virtue in sport and life. It is an overlooked virtue that is an important component of human happiness and a source of a sense of dignity. The human ps...

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10.1080/00948705.2020.1789987

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