Friday, August 29, 2008

LPGA and the English language

There is a very interesting and disturbing post over at Public Reason, dealing with a new English language requirement for LPGA players.

The demand that players speak English is wrong for a variety of reasons, I think, but it also uncovers something interesting for philosophers of sport. How important is it that a sport be entertaining? And why should the external goods of sponsorship and money determine who can participate in elite sport, regardless of their level of talent?

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