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The Philosophy of Role-Playing Games : Art, Inquiry, and Ritual.

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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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