"e;Vince Lombardi-who relished his undergraduate studies in philosophy-would have loved this book."e; -Booklist Football and Philosophy: Going Deep investigates many of the issues surrounding the nation's biggest sport. From a review of the flaws of the Bowl Championship Series, to a study of the violence inherent in the game, to an examination of Vince Lombardi's views on winning, to the problems created by the development of instant replay, the essays in this collection tackle the moral and philosophical principles behind gridiron competition. The result is an insightful, humorous, and original book that will engage all fans of the game. "e;Insightful and informative, as well as provocative and entertaining."e; Charles Taliaferro, author of Consciousness and the Mind of God

"Vince Lombardi-who relished his undergraduate studies in philosophy-would have loved this book." - Booklist Football and Philosophy: Going Deep investigates many of the issues surrounding the nation's biggest sport. From a review of the flaws of the Bowl Championship Series, to a study of the violence inherent in the game, to an examination of Vince Lombardi's views on winning, to the problems created by the development of instant replay, the essays in this collection tackle the moral and philosophical principles behind gridiron competition. The result is an insightful, humorous, and original book that will engage all fans of the game. "Insightful and informative, as well as provocative and entertaining." -Charles Taliaferro, author of Consciousness and the Mind of God