What is Fitness? Part 2
Explicit

What is Fitness? Part 2

Explicit

Fitness in Philosophy by James Fitzgerald and Robby Gustin

Episode notes

In this episode of the Fitness in Philosophy podcast, James and Robby continue discussing the question "What is fitness?"

In particular they discuss:

-The distinction between descriptive and normative claims in philosophy, which is mainly the distinction between what is (descriptive claims) and what should be (normative claims)

-The question: when we ask "What is fitness?" are we merely describing how fitness is practiced today or are we saying what it should be?

-James' definition of what fitness should be

-How the concept of fitness compares and contrasts with other related concepts like health, sickness, wellness, performance, longevity and athleticism.

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