<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><italic><bold>Introduction:</bold></italic> Computers and the applications of today’s high technology can simulate reality so realistically that virtuality has become part of both children’s and adults’ lifestyles (Nagy &amp; Kölcsey, 2017; Szécsi, 2012). However, it did not emerge with the computer applications, but with human thinking and part of that, the virtual conception of the world. In addition to social changes this development can be observed on individuals as well.<italic><bold>Purpose:</bold></italic> This study shows the development of virtuality through the examples of cultural, philosophical, aesthetic, then the psychological and pedagogical development of the individual with the help of some important studies.<italic><bold>Methods:</bold></italic> This study presents the social and individual development of virtuality throughout theoretical analysis of the research results.<italic><bold>Conclusion:</bold></italic> Virtuality has already an important role in the technological and economic sphere and its impact on social innovations, individual and social life can be felt as well. Virtuality-research, its application and improvement contribute to experience a more complete reality and to the improvement of human life quality.</abstract>

Introduction: Computers and the applications of today’s high technology can simulate reality so realistically that virtuality has become part of both children’s and adults’ lifestyles (Nagy & Kölcsey, 2017; Szécsi, 2012). However, it did not emerge with the computer applications, but with human thinking and part of that, the virtual conception of the world. In addition to social changes this development can be observed on individuals as well.Purpose: This study shows the development of virtuality through the examples of cultural, philosophical, aesthetic, then the psychological and pedagogical development of the individual with the help of some important studies.Methods: This study presents the social and individual development of virtuality throughout theoretical analysis of the research results.Conclusion: Virtuality has already an important role in the technological and economic sphere and its impact on social innovations, individual and social life can be felt as well. Virtuality-research, its application and improvement contribute to experience a more complete reality and to the improvement of human life quality.

Philosophical, Aesthetic, Psychological and Pedagogical Aspects

Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Education and Regional Development

Acta Educationis Generalis

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Introduction: Computers and the applications of today’s high technology can simulate reality so realistically that virtuality has become part of both...

Philosophical, Aesthetic, Psychological and Pedagogical Aspects

Published Online: Aug 09, 2019

Page range: 82 - 92

Received: Apr 02, 2019

Accepted: Jun 25, 2019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/atd-2019-0009

Keywords
virtuality, cognitive development, play, pedagogical ‘as if’

© 2019 Imre Bús, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Philosophical, Aesthetic, Psychological and Pedagogical Aspects

Published Online: Aug 09, 2019

Page range: 82 - 92

Received: Apr 02, 2019

Accepted: Jun 25, 2019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/atd-2019-0009

Keywordsvirtuality, cognitive development, play, pedagogical ‘as if’

© 2019 Imre Bús, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
virtuality, cognitive development, play, pedagogical ‘as if’