Philosophy & Hurling: Thinking & Playing.

This article examines the concept of tacit knowledge and its significance in sports, specifically focusing on the sport of hurling. The author draws on the ideas of philosopher Michael Polanyi to explain the distinction between explicit and tacit knowledge, with the latter being gained through experience and difficult to articulate. The text emphasizes the role of the body in knowledge and decision-making, highlighting the importance of bodily and conceptual knowledge in playing hurling. It also discusses the challenges of evaluating expertise in hurling, emphasizing the need for tacit knowledge and subjective judgment rather than explicit criteria. [Extracted from the article]