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Infancy, childhood and play in ancient Greek philosophy

Infancy, childhood and play in ancient Greek philosophy

Update: 2015-06-02

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When Greek philosophers wanted to explore the human condition and its prospects, they often approached it via reflection on the new born infant, or again the toys and games of children's play. They found infancy and childhood 'good to think with' - and none of them more so than Plato. Heraclitus and Hellenistic philosophy will figure prominently in these talks, but above all Plato's late and too little read final dialogue, the Laws.

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