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The Philosophy of Role-Playing Games : Art, Inquiry, and Ritual.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Spencer, Albert R., author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Fantasy games--Philosophy.
- Fantasy games.
- Fantasy games--Psychological aspects.
- Video games--Social aspects.
- Video games.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (233 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Distribution:
- New York : Bloomsbury Publishing (US), 2025.
- Place of Publication:
- London : Bloomsbury Academic, 2025.
- System Details:
- text file rdaft
- Summary:
- i.Role-playing games are more than entertainment-they are philosophical laboratories where players explore identity, agency, and meaning through collaborative storytelling. This book examines how RPGs shape our understanding of self and society, offering a fresh perspective on their cultural and philosophical significance.
- Contents:
- Acknowledgements Preface Introduction Chapter 1. Role-Playing Games Chapter 2. Paracosms Chapter 3. Player-Characters Chapter 4. Gamemasters Chapter 5. Random Encounter Bibliography Index About the Author
- ISBN:
- 1-9787-4713-6
- 979-82-16-26413-2
- OCLC:
- 1541774562
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