Surfing and the Philosophy of Sport

Daniel Brennan is assistant professor of philosophy at Bond University.

Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: Surfing and Sport Chapter 2: Waves and Wipeouts in Utopia Chapter 3: Drawing Lines on Waves; surfing and the aesthetics of sport Chapter 4: Making Waves: Surfing and Technology Chapter 5: Surfings Olympian Moment Chapter 6: Surfing like a Girl: Sexism in Surf Culture and Feminine Motility Chapter 6: Surfing like a Girl: Sexism in Surf Culture and Feminine Motility Conclusion Bibliography About the Author

"Reading this book felt like catching a long mellow wave on a summer’s evening: being gently pushed along through a wealth of philosophical literature framed by smooth, beautiful, and original writing. Daniel Brennan knows his philosophy and his surfing and has managed to weave the two together seamlessly. This book enables both the philosopher and the surfer to understand each other’s craft and its value."

— Emily Ryall, University of Gloucestershire

 

"What a pleasure to read an expert perspective on surfing through the lens of philosophy. This book adds layers of philosophical depth to the experiences surfers have been championing for years."

— Craig Sims, Bond University