My partner thinks our dog's behavior is 'just instinct' while I insist she's genuinely playing, and somehow this became a debate about whether animals can truly play or just follow biological programming. Now we're questioning what separates conscious play from instinctive behavior and whether that distinction even matters.
More people experience this than they realize.
You're using observations of non-human play to examine what consciousness and choice contribute to the definition of play itself.
“Where Are You with What is play — a philosophical definition?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.