Routledge Literature and Philosophical Play in Early Childhood Education

Literature and Philosophical Play in Early Childhood Education: A Humanities Based Approach to Research and Practice by Routledge explores how philosophy and the humanities serve as pedagogy in early childhood settings. This academic work examines research that addresses fundamental questions about education, growth, social structures, individual development, and existential dimensions of learning. The book demonstrates how pedagogical practices in early childhood education can be reconceived as artistic, poetic, and philosophical endeavours, integrating literature and artful play as foundational elements in educational practice. Designed for educators, researchers, and academics interested in advancing early childhood education theory and methodology, this New Directions in the Philosophy of Education volume provides a comprehensive framework for integrating humanistic approaches into classroom research and teaching practice.