Ethics and the Military Profession. Sports and the Military
Abstract
The similarities between athletic competition and combat have been frequently cited by both military and sports figures. The labels used in one activity have become metaphors in the language of the other. But while the parallels are frequently obvious and undeniable, arguments are sometimes made that pursue the analogy into areas of questionable application. While both are physical, competitive activities, an athletic contest, however grueling or punishing, is not war; and war, obviously, is never simply a game. The feature article addresses the connection between sports and war and, more specifically, the focus on winning in each activity.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA100986
Entities
People
- James L. Narel
Organizations
- United States Military Academy