World of Warcraft and Philosophy - Wrath of the Philosopher King (Paperback)

Recognized by the "Guinness Book of World Records" as the most popular MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role-playing game) in videogame history, "World of Warcraft" is everywhere -- from episodes of "South Park" and "The Simpsons, " to online series like "Watch the Guild, " accolades and awards from game critics, and prime-time commercials with Mr. T. Inevitably, such a cultural phenomenon triggers deeper questions. When does an assumed identity become real? Does the Corrupted Blood epidemic warn us of future public health catastrophes? What are the dangers when real life is invaded by events in the game? What can our own world learn from Azeroth's blend of primitivism and high-tech? In these lively essays, a specially commissioned guild of philosophers, including Yara Mitsuishi, Monica Evans, Tim Christopher, and Anna Janssen, tackles these and other complex questions arising from "WoW."

General

Imprint:	Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S.
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Popular Culture and Philosophy
Release date:	April 2023
First published:	October 2009
Editors:	Luke Cuddy • John Nordlinger
Dimensions:	230 x 152 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Unsewn / adhesive bound
Pages:	252
ISBN-13:	978-0-8126-9673-8
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Philosophy > General Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > Popular culture Books > Sport & Leisure > Hobbies, quizzes & games > Indoor games > Role-playing & war games Books > Philosophy > General Promotions
LSN:	0-8126-9673-5
Barcode:	9780812696738

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