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 mannerReveals how the strategies,
tactics, improvisations, and role-play employed by "D&D"
enthusiasts have startling parallels in the real world of
philosophyExplores 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 storytellingProvides
gamers with deep philosophical insights that can lead to a richer
appreciation of "D&D" and any gaming experience
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