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Philosophy and Sport

You’ll Swing For This!

Adam Carter examines the most morally corrupting sport of all.

Tom: “So, what did you have back on hole six, buddy?”
Buck: “I told you – I had a par.”
Tom: “I know that’s what you said, but are you sure?”
Buck: “Are you ... calling me a cheater, Tom?”
Tom: “All I’m saying is that you were two in the bunker, four on the green and one putt.

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