Play Intelligence

From IQ to PIQ

James W. Findlay

On the whim of an idea, a sophomore student, unlike any other sophomore, takes on the might of the academic world with one of the most thought provoking books written on psychology and philosophy. Play Intelligence: From IQ to PIQ challenges the very heart of our modern science with a radical, if not explosive, hypothesis that human intelligence is playing.
He takes on two of the most difficult concepts in science, since we first began to think of science. What is intelligence, and why do we play as we do? With a simple toy brick, he demonstrates how play affects our brain and thought processes and how our abilities transfer from one intelligence to another. He also demonstrates how play is vital in our education and communication, for both children and adults. Like the children all around us, if we dare but play, we could face the challenges in our daily life and have fun while doing so.

University Press of America

Pages: 174 • Trim: 6⅜ x 9¼

978-0-7618-6517-9 • Hardback • December 2014 • $86.00 • (£66.00)

978-0-7618-6518-6 • eBook • December 2014 • $81.50 • (£63.00)

Subjects: Psychology / Cognitive Psychology & Cognition, Psychology / Developmental / Adolescent, Philosophy / Mind & Body, Philosophy / Epistemology, Psychology / Creative Ability, Psychology / Learning, Philosophy / Critical Thinking, Social Science / Sociology of Education

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From IQ to PIQ

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Summary

On the whim of an idea, a sophomore student, unlike any other sophomore, takes on the might of the academic world with one of the most thought provoking books written on psychology and philosophy. Play Intelligence: From IQ to PIQ challenges the very heart of our modern science with a radical, if not explosive, hypothesis that human intelligence is playing.
He takes on two of the most difficult concepts in science, since we first began to think of science. What is intelligence, and why do we play as we do? With a simple toy brick, he demonstrates how play affects our brain and thought processes and how our abilities transfer from one intelligence to another. He also demonstrates how play is vital in our education and communication, for both children and adults. Like the children all around us, if we dare but play, we could face the challenges in our daily life and have fun while doing so.

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University Press of America

Pages: 174 • Trim: 6⅜ x 9¼

978-0-7618-6517-9 • Hardback • December 2014 • $86.00 • (£66.00)

978-0-7618-6518-6 • eBook • December 2014 • $81.50 • (£63.00)

Subjects: Psychology / Cognitive Psychology & Cognition, Psychology / Developmental / Adolescent, Philosophy / Mind & Body, Philosophy / Epistemology, Psychology / Creative Ability, Psychology / Learning, Philosophy / Critical Thinking, Social Science / Sociology of Education

Author

James W. Findlay is an artist, educator, and teacher.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: Playgrounds of Play
Chapter 2: Playgrounds of Intelligence
Chapter 3: Playgrounds of Relevance and Value
Chapter 4: Playgrounds of the Brain
Chapter 5: Playgrounds of Mind
Chapter 6: Playgrounds of Education
Chapter 7: Playgrounds of Communication
Bibliography
About the Play Foundation

Reviews

Play Intelligence: From IQ to PIQ is a profound and thought-provoking book, which explores and explains the expanding capacities of human intelligence, from both a scientific and a philosophical point of view. I highly recommend reading this book, which opens new ways for us to understand intelligence. Play Intelligence is a remarkable source showing a new understanding of intelligence, which is important for the future of our children.
— Matti Bergstrom, professor emeritus of physiology at the University of Helsingfors, Finland

Play Intelligence

From IQ to PIQ

James W. Findlay

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From IQ to PIQ

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