Ethical dilemmas of performance enhancing drugs and professional athletes

Author

Jon De Ubago

Date of Publication

2008

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Philosophy

Subject Categories

Philosophy

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Philosophy

Thesis Adviser

Cesar Unson, Jr.

Defense Panel Chair

Dante Luis Leoncini

Defense Panel Member

Florentino T. Timbreza
Dennis D. G. Apolega

Abstract/Summary

This thesis focuses on the ethical dilemmas that athletes face when it comes to professional sports and PED (Performance Enhancing Drugs). In some cases we can see how beneficial PED may be for athletes with regard to recovery. In the case of enhancing performance we may also see the benefits especially if the demands of the sports take its toll on the body. PED for years now have simply been given a negative stigma without proper justification. I wish to bring light to this matter by presenting certain positions that athletes face in their playing careers and how PED may benefit them. As a philosopher it is important that understand both points of view and the arguments presented. My stand is that professional athletes should be given the chance to take PED. This thesis presents certain ethical theories and how they fit in with certain situations athletes encounter and their application. Hope you enjoy. Thank you!

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU15119

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

45 leaves ; 28 cm.

Keywords

Doping in sports; Professional athletes--Drug use

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