Robert Bryan and George Sher discuss the intersections of professional sports, entertainment, and philosophy. The scholars discuss excellence and limitations as taught by sports, the state of intercollegiate athletics, and compensation for professional athletes. William Bennett joins the conversation.
At the time of this interview, Bennett was director of the National Humanities Center. Bryan was professor of religion and philosophy and chairman of the athletic council at North Carolina State University. Sher, a Fellow at the Center (1980-81), was professor of philosophy at the University of Vermont.
This edition of Soundings was conducted by Wayne J. Pond.
