스포츠경기에서고의적 반칙에 대한 윤리적 고찰

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine ethical problem on ungentlemanly act of intentional foul in sport competitions. Although intentional fouls are used within the limit of allowed number of fouls or rules for just warning, whether or not victory led by such intentional foul is morally valid is questionable when it is against the fair play spirit of sport. Ethical consideration on intentional foul was conducted from deontological view and teleological view. By proposing utilitarian view that intentional fouls are wrong only when one loses in the end, and it is okay as long as the opponent is dominated, along with the deontological view of retribution justice arguing for inevitable punishment, intentional fouls should be punished and controlled. However, in reality where even malicious fouls are prevalent, coaches and athletes should be able to tell what is right and wrong with reason and conscience. In order to have good conscience, athletes must have training habits that are helpful to each other, coaches should teach athletes that all athletes are their colleagues, not enemies, and the audience should form a bond of sympathy so intentional fouls are eradicated. Therefore, character cultivating education should come first for athletes and coaches than victory in competitive situations.