Philosophy Through Video Games

by Mark Silcox and Jon Cogburn

Book Overview

How can Wii Sports teach us about metaphysics?

Can playing World of Warcraft lead to greater self-consciousness?

How can we learn about aesthetics, ethics and divine attributes from
Zork, Grand Theft Auto, and Civilization?

A variety of increasingly sophisticated video games are rapidly overtaking books, films, and television as America's most popular form of media entertainment. It is estimated that by 2011 over 30 percent...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415988586
• ISBN13: 9780415988582
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.1"