Subject matter

It brings to bear on the relations between persons many of the qualities that are unique to the human species. All of those involved in politics are agents of some kind or another. Their actions are not completely predetermined by the physical or social context in which they find themselves, and they are intrinsically “restless” with regard to that environment. Some are dissatisfied with their existing situation and, hence, willing to try to change it. In so doing, they are very likely to provoke a response from those who are not so dissatisfied. The latter will react to defend the status quo and, therefore, also become agents. To do so, both types have to be able to imagine future conditions and the alternative actions that might improve or threaten the quality of that environment and their existence within it. We need to bring politicians to sports and the games.