Gadamer gives the idea of "playfulness" particular emphasis. Playfulness, in his opinion, possesses the cognitive abilities of judgment and choice. Aesthetics and playfulness go hand in hand. It derives from an appreciation of beauty and can enliven the body. Games that can maximally promote living vitality can best display the acquisition of the fun interest. Playful engagement in games fosters the formation of genius. The goal of ethical playfulness is to nurture flawless people and create innovative people by preventing the degeneration of people's abilities and capabilities. Playfulness serves as a tool for education in this way. The meaning of nurturing is that people have a duty not to allow their talents to deteriorate. The finest expression of morality, playfulness describes the ideal human. Merely utilizing the law and morality to govern life frequently results in a lack of inventiveness. The traditional moral and legal judgments of society are supplemented with playfulness. A better society values playfulness. Gadamer's ethical levity has significant practical implications for developing creative abilities and enhancing personality.

Zhang Yongzhen. The Ethical Implications of Gadamer's Playful Concept. International Journal of Frontiers in Sociology (2023), Vol. 5, Issue 4: 143-145. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJFS.2023.050420.

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