PHIL 010S Lecture Notes - Buzz Bissinger, Encephalopathy, Malcolm Gladwell
Document Summary
Football has always been a popular american tradition, especially in college. College football for some schools is the highlight of the school year, but some critics are arguing that it should be taken away and completely banned. John williams author of the article, ban college. Breaking down a debate, explains the two opposing side"s arguments. Buzz bissinger and malcolm gladwell (ex-football players) are arguing for banning football, while fox newscasters tim green and jason whitlock are arguing against the banning. Gladwell"s main arguments focused around america"s obsession with the game of football and how they should have competitive games of monopoly or rowing. This would help cause less brain damage to the players who could suffer from c. t. e. or chronic traumatic encephalopathy. This degenerative disease causes many former football players to commit suicide due to repeated trauma to the head.
