Play (activity)
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| '''Play''' is a [[rite]] and a quality of mind in engaging with one's [[world view|worldview]]. Play may consist of amusing, pretend or imaginary interpersonal and intrapersonal interactions or '''interplay'''. The rites of play are evident throughout nature and are perceived in people and animals, particularly in the [[cognitive development]] and [[socialization]] of children. Play often entertains [[Theatrical property|props]], animals, or [[toy]]s in the context of [[learning]] and [[recreation]]. Some play has clearly defined [[Objective (goal)|goal]]s and when structured with [[rules]] is entitled a [[game]]. Whereas, some play exhibits no such goals nor rules and is considered to be "unstructured" in the literature. | '''Play''' is a [[rite]] and a quality of mind in engaging with one's [[world view|worldview]]. Play may consist of amusing, pretend or imaginary interpersonal and intrapersonal interactions or '''interplay'''. The rites of play are evident throughout nature and are perceived in people and animals, particularly in the [[cognitive development]] and [[socialization]] of children. Play often entertains [[Theatrical property|props]], animals, or [[toy]]s in the context of [[learning]] and [[recreation]]. Some play has clearly defined [[Objective (goal)|goal]]s and when structured with [[rules]] is entitled a [[game]]. Whereas, some play exhibits no such goals nor rules and is considered to be "unstructured" in the literature. | ||
| ==See also== | ==See also== | ||
| + | *''[[Homo Ludens (book)|Homo Ludens]]'', 1938, Johan Huizinga. | ||
| * [[Toy]] | * [[Toy]] | ||
| * [[Behavioral cusp]] | * [[Behavioral cusp]] | ||
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Play is a rite and a quality of mind in engaging with one's worldview. Play may consist of amusing, pretend or imaginary interpersonal and intrapersonal interactions or interplay. The rites of play are evident throughout nature and are perceived in people and animals, particularly in the cognitive development and socialization of children. Play often entertains props, animals, or toys in the context of learning and recreation. Some play has clearly defined goals and when structured with rules is entitled a game. Whereas, some play exhibits no such goals nor rules and is considered to be "unstructured" in the literature.
See also
- Homo Ludens, 1938, Johan Huizinga.
- Toy
- Behavioral cusp
- Imaginary friend
- Géza Róheim
- Ludens (disambiguation) (Ludens means "playing" in Latin)
- Play therapy
- Play value
- Playwork
- Playing the system
- Playspace
- Playground
- Children's Museum
- Science museum
- Play Zone
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