About the book
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
Editions of Dungeons and Dragons and Philosophy
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781118397626
- EBook
- ISBN 9781118921166
- EBook
- ISBN 9781118921159
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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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dungeons and Dragons and Philosophy about?
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
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Dungeons and Dragons and Philosophy?
Philosophy and Religion > Philosophy
Where can I read a sample of Dungeons and Dragons and Philosophy?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781118397626
Is Dungeons and Dragons and Philosophy part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Dungeons and Dragons and Philosophy?
John Wiley & Sons
Who is the Publisher of the book Dungeons and Dragons and Philosophy?
Wiley
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Dungeons and Dragons and Philosophy is available as paperback(ISBN 9781118397626) and ebook(ISBN 9781118921166) and ebook(ISBN 9781118921159)
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