Virtuous Excellence: A review of Skillful Striving: Holism and the Cultivation of Excellence in Sports and Performative Endeavors

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Joshua R Bott

Abstract

This article was written with the intention of analyzing and evaluating the themes, tenets, and efficacy of Dr. Jesús Ilundain’s recently published work, listed above. It ought to give the reader an idea as to the aims of Dr. Ilundain’s project, as well as the manner in which those aims are presented. The work’s methodology, effect, possible readership, and, hopefully, its essence will be conveyed.

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Bott, J. R. (2016). Virtuous Excellence: A review of Skillful Striving: Holism and the Cultivation of Excellence in Sports and Performative Endeavors. RECERCA. Revista De Pensament I Anàlisi, (18), 135–139. Retrieved from https://www.e-revistes.uji.es/index.php/recerca/article/view/1890
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Joshua R Bott, N/A

Gradutaed from Linfield College in 2012; received BA in Philosophy & Creative Writing.

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