The Mystique of Sports
Paul Weiss
Friday, 18 Jan 1974 at 3:00 pm – Pioneer Room, Memorial Union
Paul Weiss is author of books ranging from philosophy, religion, sports, and art, among them The Making of Men, Our Public Life, and Sport, A Philosophic Inquiry. Weiss holds the Heffer Chair of Philosophy at Catholic University in Washington, DC. He has appeared on William Buckley's "Firing Line" and the Dick Cavett show.Part of the National Affairs Series: Playground to the Pros - Sports in American Society.
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