The Role of Play in the Philosophy of Plato
- 1 July 1967
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Cambridge University Press (CUP) in Philosophy
- Vol. 42 (161) , 226-244
- https://doi.org/10.1017/s0031819100001303
Abstract
We are little accustomed in modern times to think of philosophy in terms of play. With few exceptions, philosophers in the last few centuries are conspicuous for their gravity. If a lighter touch enters their writings it is rather as a douceur with which to punctuate argument. To charge a philosopher with playing games is to condemn his activity as trivial and futile.Keywords
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