FOOTBALL AND PHILOSOPHY

One event dominates the consciousness of America every year in early February. The two weeks leading up to the Super Bowl are filled with interviews, stories of football greatness, predictions, and, unfortunately, the occasional scandal. On Super Bowl Sunday fans gather around television sets at the local bar or in their living room to watch two teams play for the Lombardi Trophy. Those who aren’t fans of the game and don’t watch it much during the regular season often tune in to the Super Bowl (or at least the high-priced commercials that have become a part of the spectacle)....