Save the Game

The game accompanies a person throughout their life, from birth to deep old age. Without it, the evolution of humanity would be impossible. Being an important tool for understanding and perfecting the world, it has changed throughout our history. Through play, a child learns and models situations that they will inevitably face in the future. The author considers play to be an integral part of the development of the Homo Sapiens species and discusses the reflection of this theme in different periods, from Antiquity to Modern times, in the works of thinkers from various philosophical schools: Plato and Hegel, Kant and Huizinga. Today, in the era of advanced industry, specialists and all concerned individuals are sounding the alarm: play is in danger. We play less and less! Why? The answer to this question can be found in the book. It is addressed both to specialists: psychologists, educators, cultural scientists, and to a wide range of readers.