Dungeons & Dragons and Philosophy Read and Gain Advantage on All Wisdom Checks - The Blackwell Philosophy and Popculture Series

Do demons and devils have free will? Does justice exist in Menzoberranzan? What's the morality involved with player characters casting necromancy and summoning spells? Dungeons & Dragons and Philosophy probes the rich terrain of philosophically compelling concepts and ideas that underlie Dungeons & Dragons, the legendary fantasy role-playing game that grew into a world-wide cultural phenomenon. A series of accessible essays reveals what the imaginary worlds of D&D can teach us about ethics, morality, metaphysics and more. Illustrates a wide variety of philosophical concepts and ideas that arise in Dungeons & Dragons gameplay and presents them in an accessible and entertaining manner Reveals how the strategies, tactics, improvisations, and role-play employed by D&D enthusiasts have startling parallels in the real world of philosophy Explores a wide range of philosophical topics, including the nature of free will, the metaphysics of personal identity, the morality of crafting fictions, sex and gender issues in tabletop gameplay, and friendship and collaborative storytelling Provides gamers with deep philosophical insights that can lead to a richer appreciation of D&D and any gaming experience

ISBN:	9781118397626
Publisher:	Wiley
Imprint:	Wiley Blackwell
Published date:	02 Sep 2014
DEWEY:	794.8
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	vii, 231
Weight:	410g
Height:	230mm
Width:	153mm
Spine width:	11mm

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