The Virtue of Aggression in Sport

This paper argues that aggression, while often conflated with violence and harm, is a virtue in sports. We distinguish aggression from violence and assertiveness, exploring its positive moral value within rule-governed contexts. We examine the permissibility of violence in sports, considering consen...

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Published in:Philosophies
Main Authors: Samantha Brennan, Evan Thomas Knott
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-04-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2409-9287/10/2/42