Reason and Rationalization: A Theory of Modern Play

Autor/in	Henricks, Thomas S.
Titel	Reason and Rationalization: A Theory of Modern Play
Quelle	In: American Journal of Play, 8 (2016) 3, S.287-324 (38 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1938-0399
Schlagwörter	Play; Modern History; Theories; Child Development; Social Development; European History; Social Influences; Cultural Influences; Psychological Patterns; Behavior; Social Psychology + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Spiel; Neuere Geschichte; Theory; Theorie; Kindesentwicklung; Soziale Entwicklung; Sozialer Einfluss; Cultural influence; Kultureinfluss; Sozialpsychologie
Abstract	The author reviews historical attempts--mostly by European thinkers--to characterize modernity and its relationship to play. He discusses ideas from Friederich Schiller to Brian Sutton-Smith, all to set the ground for a theory of play in the modern world. Emphasizing the ideas of Max Weber--in particular his theory of rationalization and its importance for expressive culture--the author explores the value of rationality to a theory of play. He defines play more broadly than as a pastime and learning aid for children or a rough-and-tumble developmental tool in the evolution of mammals. Instead, he bases it more squarely on his concept of "emotional destinations." In the process, he looks at kinds of play not often considered in play studies, such as professional sports and official festivals, and finds play not just a ubiquitous biological phenomena but also an essential social activity (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01