Abstract:

Based on relevant literature and cultural philosophy perspective, the author reviewed the spiritual connotation of the historical change of western sports culture from "theodicy" to "human theory" The research indicates: western sports culture has underwent the historical change from "theodicy" to "human theory" Theodicy sports view looks upon sports beyond the limitations of human affairs, and regards sports as the embodiment of infinite divine intention. This view has long occupied the dominant position of western sports culture, and later theories including the great theory of chain of being carried on this tradition. The "justice theory" sports view understands and explains sports from human itself, attaching importance to the role and meaning of inner drivingforce in sports. Although this view has brought about the great development of humanistic sports, it's combination with the supremacy of science and technology has given rise to many problems. In order to realize the development of humanistic sports, we need to ensure the humanistic nature of sports, and make it undertake the important mission of humanistic education; discard the technical rationality worship of sports culture to realize the whole life care; and achieve a sports culture transcending secular and sacred, which is full of spiritual tension.

Key words: western, sports culture, theodicy, human theory, humanistic appeal, transcendence, historical change, cultural philosophy