Plato and play: taking education seriously in Ancient Greece

In this article, the author outlines Plato’s notions of play in ancient Greek culture and shows how the philosopher’s views on play can be best appreciated against the background of shifting meanings and evaluations of play in classical Greece. Play—in various forms such as word play, ritual, and mu...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: D'angour, A
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: The Strong National Museum of Play 2013