Miroslav Imbrišević. Sport, Law and Philosophy: The Jurisprudence of Sport

Abstract

The richness and integrity of sports culture constitute one of society’s most important forms of collective engagement. Although often dismissed as mere entertainment, sport—and the philosophy that underpins it—plays a vital role in shaping social development. The scholarly contributions in this volume highlight how philosophical reflection on sport, combined with legal frameworks, can guide players and institutions toward more meaningful participation in society. This relationship echoes a core principle: rules are inseparable from the spirit of the game. A player who ignores the rules cannot truly take part; likewise, sport and its regulatory structures work together to advance the cultural and developmental dimensions of sports culture. The question, however, is how the rules of sport intersect with legal norms and social theories: do they stand apart, contradict them, or reinforce them? Sport, Law and Philosophy: The Jurisprudence of Sport, edited by Miroslav Imbrišević, engages directly with these questions through the still-emerging field known as the “Jurisprudence of Sport” (JOS).