History of Doping in Sports

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What did ancient Roman gladiators drink before chariot races?

Energy drinks

Alcoholic beverages

Protein shakes

Herbal infusions (correct)

According to WADA, what is the definition of doping?

The administration of any prohibited substance or method (correct)

The consumption of alcohol during sports events

The intake of dietary supplements by athletes

The use of energy drinks in sports competitions

What was the main reason for establishing the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)?

To regulate the use of herbal infusions in sports

To increase the profits of professional sports teams

To encourage athletes to use performance-enhancing drugs

To promote fair play and integrity in sports (correct)

What drives most decisions taken by sport administrators or managers in business-oriented sports organizations?

Profit maximization Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe the uneven access to money for assembling players in sports teams?

Competitive balance Signup and view all the answers

In what way do professional sports teams operate according to the text?

Profit maximization is central to their operations Signup and view all the answers

What does a deontologist believe determines whether a situation is good or bad?

The moral norm being conformed to Signup and view all the answers

What is the view of Immanuel Kant regarding ethical theories?

Deontological theory is the way to determine rightness Signup and view all the answers

What did Charles Yesalis believe about the historical aspect of sports and doping?

Athletes have a long history of using various substances for enhancement Signup and view all the answers

How did Johan Huizinga view the relationship between sport and play?

Sport and play are interconnected and both involve seeking fun Signup and view all the answers

What is highlighted as being inseparable according to Johan Huizinga's perspective?

Sport and play Signup and view all the answers

In what context does the quote ‘Let justice be done though the heavens fall’ reflect non-consequentialist ethics?

Valuing justice regardless of outcomes Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the term 'ethics'?

Derived from the Greek word 'ethos' meaning character or behaviour Signup and view all the answers

According to Aristotle, ethical principles have the potential to change human beings from what to what?

From untutored to educated Signup and view all the answers

Niccolo Machiavelli's view on human nature suggests that people are inherently what?

Wicked, egocentric, and self-serving Signup and view all the answers

Why do some scholars believe that a good understanding of human nature is essential when discussing ethics?

Because ethical principles need to align with human potential Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher had a positive view of human nature in contrast to Machiavelli?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

In what way does Aristotle believe ethical principles can influence human beings positively?

$By changing them from their rude and untutored nature to their best potential$ Signup and view all the answers

History of Doping in Sports

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What did ancient Roman gladiators drink before chariot races?

According to WADA, what is the definition of doping?

What was the main reason for establishing the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)?

What drives most decisions taken by sport administrators or managers in business-oriented sports organizations?

What term is used to describe the uneven access to money for assembling players in sports teams?

In what way do professional sports teams operate according to the text?

What does a deontologist believe determines whether a situation is good or bad?

What is the view of Immanuel Kant regarding ethical theories?

What did Charles Yesalis believe about the historical aspect of sports and doping?

How did Johan Huizinga view the relationship between sport and play?

What is highlighted as being inseparable according to Johan Huizinga's perspective?

In what context does the quote ‘Let justice be done though the heavens fall’ reflect non-consequentialist ethics?

What is the meaning of the term 'ethics'?

According to Aristotle, ethical principles have the potential to change human beings from what to what?

Niccolo Machiavelli's view on human nature suggests that people are inherently what?

Why do some scholars believe that a good understanding of human nature is essential when discussing ethics?

Which philosopher had a positive view of human nature in contrast to Machiavelli?

In what way does Aristotle believe ethical principles can influence human beings positively?

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