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The Protestant Ethic and the Development of Modern Sports: Historical Influence and Implications for Chinese Sports Values

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Max Weber's The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism theorizes the Protestant ethic, providing a foundation for exploring the formation of Protestant ethics through the Reformation and how it shaped modern sportsmanship. This study discusses the potential impact of Protestant ethics on China's sports modernization and suggests how Chinese sports development can draw upon Protestant values to enhance sportsmanship and cultural growth. Finally, it proposes a distinctive sports ethics with Chinese characteristics adapted to China’s current context. KEYWORDS: Protestant Ethic, Modern Sports Development, Sports Ethics, Cultural Values

Source: EPRA International Journal of Research & Development (IJRD)

DOI: 10.36713/epra19017

Authors: Liu Xing, Gong Zhengwei

Institution: Shanghai University of Sport

Language: English

Topic: Physical Education and Sports Studies

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4404506551

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