Philosophy Through Video Games

Computer Simulations in Metaphysics: Possibilities and Limitations

“…Computer games and training simulators provide examples of this latter kind of dualist model, which have already gained some interest by philosophers (see e.g. Cogburn & Silcox, 2009). Here the "world" produced by the program is such that it is impossible to tell at a given time prior to agent interaction what the state of the system will be after agent interaction.…”

Life Is Strange and “Games Are Made”: A Philosophical Interpretation of a Multiple-Choice Existential Simulator With Copilot Sartre

“…Video games can be philosophical stimulators. Explaining philosophy through the practice of video gaming has seen growing interest over the past few years (Cogburn & Silcox, 2008; Gualeni, 2015). The psychological or philosophical depth of video games is a preoccupation of game developers themselves (Koster, 2005).…”

Digital Media and the Convergence of Geographic Cultures

“…Customizable websites and profiles give users a chance to create personalized spaces (Ellison, Steinfield, and Lampe 2007). Online video games and virtual worlds go even further, allowing players to create characters and represent themselves in an entirely new way (Boellstorff 2008;Cogburn and Silcox 2009;Taylor 2006;Wolfendale 2007;Yee 2006a). With so many people using the internet as a medium through which to experience a heightened sense of individual liberty and creativity, the city-dweller's ability transform in new contexts is no longer unique.…”