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Article Title

Philosophy and NASCAR

Authors

Jake K. BatesFollow

Abstract

Philosophy is typically considered a thought-provoking science appropriately reserved for discussion between "intellectuals;' and NAS­CAR contrarily carries a stigma of uneducated masses of fans supporting a racer of their choice with a frequently drunken passion. Thus, the mar­riage of these two topics may seem entirely inappropriate. Despite their conflicting stereotypes, philosophy and NASCAR must not necessarily be separated. Philosophy-at least the right philosophy-exalts the use of the mind in furthering man's capabilities and simultaneously seeks to under­stand the limitations imposed by nature. It is the science presented and, ideally, answering questions such as "Where am I?;' "How can I discover it?;' and "What should I do?" (Rand, 1974). The use of a rational mind is what supplies the answers to philosophers and NASCAR drivers alike.

Recommended Citation

Bates, Jake K. (2012) "Philosophy and NASCAR," The Intellectual Standard: Vol. 1: Iss. 1, Article 4.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/tis/vol1/iss1/4