The Philosophy of Play (Paperback)

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 value, 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.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 2014
First published:	2013
Editors:	Emily Ryall • Wendy Russell • Malcolm Maclean
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	216
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-83387-6
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Philosophy of education Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Social & political philosophy Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Leisure Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Social & political philosophy
LSN:	1-138-83387-8
Barcode:	9781138833876

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