The Philosophy of Play

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Synopsis
Play is a vital component of the social life and well-being of both children and adults. This book examines the concept of play and considers a variety of the related philosophical issues. It also includes meta-analyses from a range of philosophers and theorists, as well as an exploration of some key applied ethical considerations. The main objective of The Philosophy of Play is to provide a richer understanding of the concept and nature of play and its relation to human life and values, and to build disciplinary and paradigmatic bridges between scholars of philosophy and scholars of play. Including specific chapters dedicated to children and play, and exploring the work of key thinkers such as Plato, Sartre, Wittgenstein, Gadamer, Deleuze and Nietzsche, this book is invaluable reading for any advanced student, researcher or practitioner with an interest in education, playwork, leisure studies, applied ethics or the philosophy of sport.
Copyright:
2013

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
216 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781136269905
Related ISBNs:
9780415538350, 9781138833876, 9780203109427
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Emily Ryall, Wendy Russell and Malcolm MacLean
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Sports, Education, Philosophy
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
Emily Ryall
Edited by:
Wendy Russell
Edited by:
Malcolm MacLean

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