Reciprocity of good will: Deontological and existential tenets in sport management history Article

Smith, Nicholas, Carroll, Michael. (2023). Reciprocity of good will: Deontological and existential tenets in sport management history . 24(2), 141-150.

cited authors

  • Smith, Nicholas; Carroll, Michael

authors

abstract

  • Existentialism and social contract deontology can serve as a philosophical lens to understand past sport management ethical decisions. Human existence, meaning, and societal standing are examined in the ethical theory of existentialism. In layman’s terms, the theory of deontology is grounded in the overall act of doing the right thing. Existentialism is behavior based on what is authentic and original to oneself (Malloy et. al, 2003). This theory in practice article examines existential and deontological based decisions in recent sport management history and in the early 20th century. Specifically, the article analyzes the 1932 Olympics, 2017 NBA All Star Game, 2021 MLB All Star game, and regular season college football games that were significantly affected by natural disasters. The moral significance for individuals and society is also addressed in the analysis of the cases for all persons will make ethical decisions.

publication date

  • January 1, 2023

keywords

  • existentialism, deontology, sport management, Hurricane Katrina, Great Depression, LSU, Arizona State, NBA All Star Game, MLB All Star Game, House Bill 2

start page

  • 141

end page

  • 150

volume

  • 24

issue

  • 2