Shawn Klein
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Phone: 480-965-5778
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COOR 3324 TEMPE, AZ 85287-4102
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Mail code: 4302Campus: Tempe
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Shawn E. Klein specializes in ethics, popular culture, and the philosophy of sport. He is the editor of several books including "Defining Sport: Conceptions and Borderlines" (Lexington, 2016) "Steve Jobs and Philosophy: For Those Who Think Different" (Open Court, 2015), and "Harry Potter and Philosophy: If Aristotle Ran Hogwarts" (Open Court, 2004). He is the general editor of "Studies in the Philosophy of Sport," a book series from Lexington Books. He is editor-in-chief for Reason Papers: A Journal of Interdisciplinary Normative Studies. He has presented at numerous conferences on sports ethics, business ethics, pop culture and philosophy, and other topics. Klein blogs and podcasts at SportsEthicist.com. He has appeared in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, USA Today, Boston Globe, Bloomberg News, CNN, CNBC, ESPN, and other media outlets. Originally from Massachusetts, he is a fan of all things Boston sports. He lives in Phoenix, AZ with his wife, son, and several pets.
- Ph.D. Philosophy, Arizona State University 2010
- M.A. Philosophy, Arizona State University 2001
- B.A. English and American Literature, Tufts University 1995
Philosophy of Sport
Sports Ethics
Pop Culture and Philosophy
Moral, Social, and Political Philosophy
Articles:
“The Puzzle of Sports Fandom.” with Peter Kung. Journal of the Philosophy of Sport, September 2024.
“The Value of Play and the Good Human Life.” Cultura_Ciencia_Deporte. Volume 13, No. 38, July 2018.
“An Argument against Athletes as Political Role Models.” FairPlay, Journal of Philosophy, Ethics and Sports Law. Volume 10, October 2017.
"Harry Potter and Humanity: Choices, Love, and Death.” Reason Papers. Volume 34, no. 1, June 2012.
Book Reviews:
Review of The Ethics of Sports: Essential Readings, edited by Arthur L. Caplan and Brendan Parent; Oxford University Press, 2017. Nordic Sport Science Forum, September 6, 2017. http://idrottsforum.org/klesha_caplan-parent170906/
Review of The Fantasy Sport Industry: Games within games by Andrew C. Billings and Brody J. Ruihley. Nordic Sport Science Forum. October 3, 2014. http://idrottsforum.org/klesha_billings-ruihley141003/
Books:
Shawn E. Klein, editor. Defining Sport: Conceptions and Borderlines. (Lexington 2016).
Shawn E. Klein, editor. Steve Jobs and Philosophy. (Open Court 2015).
Shawn E. Klein and David Bagget, editors. Harry Potter and Philosophy. (Open Court 2004).
Courses
2025 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| PHI 101 | Introduction to Philosophy |
| PHI 329 | History of Modern Philosophy |
| PHI 394 | Special Topics |
| PHI 370 | Sports Ethics |
| PHI 370 | Sports Ethics |
| PHI 492 | Honors Directed Study |
2024 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| PHI 101 | Introduction to Philosophy |
| PHI 328 | History of Ancient Philosophy |
| PHI 420 | Topics in Philosophy |
| PHI 370 | Sports Ethics |
2024 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| PHI 370 | Sports Ethics |
| PHI 370 | Sports Ethics |
2024 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| PHI 360 | Business & Professional Ethics |
| PHI 360 | Business & Professional Ethics |
| PHI 493 | Honors Thesis |
| PHI 328 | History of Ancient Philosophy |
| PHI 328 | History of Ancient Philosophy |
| PHI 394 | Special Topics |
| PHI 370 | Sports Ethics |
| PHI 370 | Sports Ethics |
2023 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| PHI 101 | Introduction to Philosophy |
| PHI 360 | Business & Professional Ethics |
| PHI 360 | Business & Professional Ethics |
| PHI 328 | History of Ancient Philosophy |
| PHI 370 | Sports Ethics |
| LIA 194 | Special Topics |
| PHI 492 | Honors Directed Study |
2023 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| PHI 328 | History of Ancient Philosophy |
| PHI 328 | History of Ancient Philosophy |
2023 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| PHI 360 | Business & Professional Ethics |
| PHI 360 | Business & Professional Ethics |
| PHI 371 | Philosophy of Sport |
| PHI 370 | Sports Ethics |
| PHI 370 | Sports Ethics |
| PHI 101 | Introduction to Philosophy |
| PHI 101 | Introduction to Philosophy |
2022 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| PHI 101 | Introduction to Philosophy |
| PHI 360 | Business & Professional Ethics |
| PHI 360 | Business & Professional Ethics |
| PHI 328 | History of Ancient Philosophy |
| PHI 370 | Sports Ethics |
2022 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| PHI 328 | History of Ancient Philosophy |
| PHI 328 | History of Ancient Philosophy |
2022 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| PHI 101 | Introduction to Philosophy |
| PHI 360 | Business & Professional Ethics |
| PHI 360 | Business & Professional Ethics |
| PHI 394 | Special Topics |
| PHI 105 | Intro to Ethics |
| PHI 101 | Introduction to Philosophy |
2021 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| PHI 101 | Introduction to Philosophy |
| PHI 360 | Business & Professional Ethics |
| PHI 360 | Business & Professional Ethics |
| PHI 328 | History of Ancient Philosophy |
| PHI 493 | Honors Thesis |
| PHI 370 | Sports Ethics |
2021 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| PHI 328 | History of Ancient Philosophy |
| PHI 328 | History of Ancient Philosophy |
2021 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| PHI 101 | Introduction to Philosophy |
| PHI 360 | Business & Professional Ethics |
| PHI 360 | Business & Professional Ethics |
| PHI 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| PHI 394 | Special Topics |
| PHI 105 | Intro to Ethics |
2020 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| PHI 360 | Business & Professional Ethics |
| PHI 101 | Introduction to Philosophy |
| PHI 360 | Business & Professional Ethics |
| PHI 370 | Sports Ethics |
| PHI 328 | History of Ancient Philosophy |
2020 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| PHI 101 | Introduction to Philosophy |
| PHI 101 | Introduction to Philosophy |
| PHI 304 | Existentialism |
| PHI 304 | Existentialism |
2020 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| PHI 101 | Introduction to Philosophy |
| PHI 360 | Business & Professional Ethics |
| LIA 194 | Special Topics |
| PHI 360 | Business & Professional Ethics |
- Editor in Chief: Reason Papers: A Journal of Interdisciplinary Normative Studies (2015 - Present)
- Series Editor: Studies in Philosophy of Sport, Lexington Books (2015 - Present)
American Philosophical Association International Association for the Philosophy of Sport
- International Association for the Philosophy of Sport, Central APA Organizer (2013 - Present)
- American Association for the Philosophic Study of Society, Co-President (2011 - Present)