Time, Habit, Imagination in Childhood Play (original) (raw)

This chapter explores the relationship between childhood imaginative play, agency, and the development of personal identity. It argues that childhood play represents a crucial link to the world that maintains its relevance in adulthood. By examining philosophical perspectives from Merleau-Ponty and Beauvoir, the paper discusses how physical embodiment and agency relate to the capacity for imaginative play, suggesting that the developmental process involves both bodily skills and the growing understanding of autonomy.