The Play of Man by Karl Groos

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Author Groos, Karl, 1861-1946
Author of introduction, etc. Baldwin, James Mark, 1861-1934
Translator Baldwin, Elizabeth L.
LoC No. 01005928
Uniform Title Die Spiele der Menschen. English
Title The Play of Man
Note Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "The Play of Man" by Karl Groos is a scholarly work exploring the concept of play in human beings, written in the late 19th century. This text extends Groos's earlier investigation into animal play, delving into its anthropological aspects and the underlying psychological and instinctual factors that drive playful behavior in humans. The book addresses the nature of human play, its functions, and how it relates to various stages of life and development. The opening of "The Play of Man" introduces Groos's aim to analyze human play within the framework established by his previous studies on animal behavior, focusing on the definitions and classifications of play that have eluded many scholars. In a detailed introduction, Groos discusses the challenges in forming a comprehensive classification of play activities, emphasizing the importance of natural impulses and instincts in shaping playful actions. He outlines the significance of playful experimentation in sensory and motor activities, aiming to illustrate how play serves both biological and psychological functions as individuals engage in various playful expressions from early childhood onward. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis
Subject Child psychology
Subject Games
Subject Play
Subject Adulthood
Category Text
EBook-No. 58411
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 5, 2018
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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