Finite and Infinite Games: A Vision of Life as Play and Possibility
Finite and Infinite Games: A Vision of Life as Play and Possibility
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1987
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1987180
Book • Nonfiction
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Philosophy•
Psychology1980s
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Business & Economics•
Psychology1987
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Finite and Infinite Games: A Vision of Life as Play and Possibility, James P. Carse explores life through the lens of two types of games. Finite games have set rules and winners, while infinite games prioritize continuation and transformation. Carse encourages individuals to approach life with openness and adaptability, emphasizing the endless possibilities of existence.
Contemplative
Inspirational
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
James P. Carse's Finite and Infinite Games illuminates life through the lens of play, challenging readers to view existence as an ongoing journey. Praised for its thought-provoking concepts, it encourages expansive thinking. However, some find its abstract nature difficult to grasp fully. Overall, it inspires a deeper reflection on personal and societal roles.
Who Should Read Finite and Infinite Games: A Vision of Life as Play and Possibility?
Ideal for philosophical and introspective readers, fans of Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari and The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander will appreciate Finite and Infinite Games' exploration of life as a series of playful possibilities and its challenging of conventional success notions.
8,905 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
180
Book • Nonfiction
•
Philosophy•
Psychology1980s
•
Business & Economics•
Psychology1987
Adult
18+ years
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