Philosophic Processes and the Study of Human Moving

Abstract

Two philosophic processes of inquiry are presented as holding substantial promise for the study of human moving. The process of edification and the process of theory building are proposed as formal approaches to discipline philosophic inquiry which may enhance the level of sophistication evident in human movement studies. The products of these approaches to inquiry include the generation of dialogues and the design of theories associated with the performance of sport, dance, and exercise. It is suggested that scholarly involvement in the philosophic processes may contribute to a student's or scholar's ability to pursue problem solving in creative and flexible ways, as well as help develop their capacity to systematize information and concepts into coherent organizations for structuring thought.