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Play is presented as a fundamental activity essential for the development of culture and society. Huizinga outlines five defining characteristics: it is voluntary and separate from everyday life, occurring in specific times and places; it fosters order; it is devoid of material interests; and it yields no profit. These elements highlight play's significance in enriching human experience and its role in shaping social interactions and cultural norms.
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Homo Ludens, Johan Huizinga
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- 2016
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- Title
- Homo Ludens
- Subtitle
- A Study of the Play-Element in Culture
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Johan Huizinga
- Publisher
- Angelico Press
- Publisher
- 2016
- Format
- Hardcover with dust jacket
- Pages
- 232
- ISBN13
- 9781621389989
- Category
- Social sciences
- Description
- Play is presented as a fundamental activity essential for the development of culture and society. Huizinga outlines five defining characteristics: it is voluntary and separate from everyday life, occurring in specific times and places; it fosters order; it is devoid of material interests; and it yields no profit. These elements highlight play's significance in enriching human experience and its role in shaping social interactions and cultural norms.