Is Running a way to Flee the Absurdity of Human Existence (Pt2)? Prof. John Kaag - Meaningful Sport Series

<p>Why is existential philosophy relevant for understanding the tensions and paradoxes of our sporting lives? How does running (and other sports) become a life-affirming activity, and in other situations a way to escape the absurdity of the human condition? This fascinating conversation with Professor John Kaag explores these questions. This is the second part of the episode and a specific focus is on ageing athletes and encountering our finitude. </p> <p>John Kaag is Professor and Chair of Philosophy at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. He is the author of several books including Hiking with Nietzsche: On Becoming Who you Are. Our conversation draws from his recent essay <a href='https://theamericanscholar.org/how-to-live-with-dying/'>How to Live with Dying</a> published in The American Scholar.</p> <p>You can follow John on Twitter @JohnKaag. </p> <p>If you didn't listen to the first part yet, you'll find it here: </p> <p><a href='https://paresearcher.podbean.com/e/kaag/'>https://paresearcher.podbean.com/e/kaag/</a> </p>