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Purpose: To use the four normative theories of sport studied in class (functionalism,
formalism, conventionalism, and broad internalism) to analyze either Luiz Adriano’s
controversial goal or Armstrong’s use of performance-enhancing substances and methods
(see the link on Canvas for more information about these two cases).
A. Choose one: The athlete’s action is wrong / The athletes’ decision is justified
B. Identify ONE social value extrinsic to sport that you´ll draw on to make your
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Part II. Formalism. Make a formalist argument to justify or condemn the athlete’s
decision (play the ball or dope).
A. Choose one: The athlete’s action is wrong / The athletes’ decision is justified
C. Argument:
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Part III. Conventionalism. Make a conventionalist argument to justify or condemn
the athlete’s decision (play the ball or dope).
A. Choose one: The athlete’s action is wrong / The athletes’ decision is justified
C. Argument:
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Part IV. Broad internalism. Make a broad internalist argument to justify or
condemn the athlete’s decision (play the ball or dope).
A. Choose one: The athlete’s action is wrong / The athletes’ decision is justified
B. Identify ONE intrinsic element of sport upon which you´ll draw to make your
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