Dungeons And Dragons And Philosophy


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Dungeons And Dragons And Philosophy


Dungeons And Dragons And Philosophy
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Author : Jon Cogburn
language : en
Publisher: Open Court Publishing
Release Date : 2012

Dungeons And Dragons And Philosophy written by Jon Cogburn and has been published by Open Court Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Games & Activities categories.


Dungeons and Dragons and Philosophy presents twenty-one chapters by different writers, all D&D aficionados but with starkly different insights and points of view.



Dungeons And Dragons And Philosophy


Dungeons And Dragons And Philosophy
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Author : Christopher Robichaud
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2014-08-05

Dungeons And Dragons And Philosophy written by Christopher Robichaud and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-05 with Philosophy categories.


Do demons and devils have free will? Does justice exist inMenzoberranzan? What’s the morality involved with playercharacters casting necromancy and summoning spells? Dungeons & Dragons and Philosophy probes the richterrain of philosophically compelling concepts and ideas thatunderlie Dungeons & Dragons, the legendary fantasyrole-playing game that grew into a world-wide cultural phenomenon.A series of accessible essays reveals what the imaginary worlds ofD&D can teach us about ethics, morality, metaphysics andmore. Illustrates a wide variety of philosophical concepts and ideasthat arise in Dungeons & Dragons gameplay and presentsthem in an accessible and entertaining manner Reveals how the strategies, tactics, improvisations, androle-play employed by D&D enthusiasts have startlingparallels in the real world of philosophy Explores a wide range of philosophical topics, including thenature of free will, the metaphysics of personal identity, themorality of crafting fictions, sex and gender issues in tabletopgameplay, and friendship and collaborative storytelling Provides gamers with deep philosophical insights that can leadto a richer appreciation of D&D and any gamingexperience



Dungeons And Dragons And Philosophy


Dungeons And Dragons And Philosophy
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Author : Christopher Robichaud
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2014-07-02

Dungeons And Dragons And Philosophy written by Christopher Robichaud and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-02 with Philosophy categories.


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 manner Reveals how the strategies, tactics, improvisations, and role-play employed by D&D enthusiasts have startling parallels in the real world of philosophy Explores 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 storytelling Provides gamers with deep philosophical insights that can lead to a richer appreciation of D&D and any gaming experience



Dungeons And Dragons And Philosophy


Dungeons And Dragons And Philosophy
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Author : Jon Cogburn
language : en
Publisher: Open Court
Release Date : 2012-09-11

Dungeons And Dragons And Philosophy written by Jon Cogburn and has been published by Open Court this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-11 with Philosophy categories.


This volume will convince readers that the swift ascent of the tabletop role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons to worldwide popularity in the 1970s and 1980s is “the most exciting event in popular culture since the invention of the motion picture.” Dungeons and Dragons and Philosophy presents twenty-one chapters by different writers, all D&D aficionados but with starkly different insights and points of view. It will be appreciated by thoughtful fans of the game, including both those in their thirties, forties, and fifties who have rediscovered the pastime they loved as teenagers and the new teenage and college-student D&D players who have grown up with gaming via computer and console games and are now turning to D&D as a richer, fuller gaming experience. The book is divided into three parts. The first, “Heroic Tier: The Ethical Dungeon-Crawler,” explores what D&D has to teach us about ethics and about how results from the philosophical study of morality can enrich and transform the game itself. Authors argue that it’s okay to play evil characters, criticize the traditional and new systems of moral alignment, and (from the perspective of those who love the game) tackle head-on the recurring worries about whether the game has problems with gender and racial stereotypes. Readers of Dungeons and Dragons and Philosophy will become better players, better thinkers, better dungeon-masters, and better people. Part II, “Paragon Tier: Planes of Existence,” arouses a new sense of wonder about both the real world and the collaborative world game players create. Authors look at such metaphysical questions as what separates magic from science, how we express the inexpressible through collaborative storytelling, and what the objects that populate Dungeons and Dragons worlds can teach us about the equally fantastic objects that surround us in the real world. The third part, “Epic Tier: Leveling Up,” is at the crossroads of philosophy and the exciting new field of Game Studies. The writers investigate what makes a game a game, whether D&D players are artists producing works of art, whether D&D (as one of its inventors claimed) could operate entirely without rules, how we can overcome the philosophical divide between game and story, and what types of minds take part in D&D.



Martial Arts And Philosophy


Martial Arts And Philosophy
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Author : Graham Priest
language : en
Publisher: Open Court Publishing
Release Date : 2010

Martial Arts And Philosophy written by Graham Priest and has been published by Open Court Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Philosophy categories.


Martial arts and philosophy have always gone hand in hand, as well as fist in throat. Philosophical argument is closely paralleled with hand-to-hand combat. And all of today's Asian martial arts were developed to embody and apply philosophical ideas. In his interview with Bodidharma, Graham Priest brings out aspects of Buddhist philosophy behind Shaolin Kung-Fu -- how fighting monks are seeking Buddhahood, not brawls. But as Scott Farrell's chapter reveals, Eastern martial arts have no monopoly on philosophical traditions: Western chivalry is an education in and living revival of Aristotelian ethical theories. Several chapters look at ethical problems raised by the fighting arts. How can the sweaty and brutal be exquisitely beautiful? Every chapter is easily understandable by readers new to martial arts or new to philosophy.



Cityscape


Cityscape
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Author : C. A. Suleiman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006-11

Cityscape written by C. A. Suleiman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-11 with Dungeons and Dragons (Game) categories.


The material in this supplement is appropriate for both Dungeons and Dragons players and Dungeon Masters. It features city-building rules, new options for city-based characters and encounters, and rules for urban terrain.



30 Years Of Adventure


30 Years Of Adventure
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Author : Of The Coast Wizards
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004

30 Years Of Adventure written by Of The Coast Wizards and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Games categories.


A thirtieth-anniversary retrospective explores the Dungeons & Dragons franchise, featuring a selection of essays and photographs that capture the events, products, personalities, art, and influence of the game through the years.



Wizards Spells Dungeons Dragons


Wizards Spells Dungeons Dragons
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Author : Jim Zub
language : en
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Release Date : 2020-03-10

Wizards Spells Dungeons Dragons written by Jim Zub and has been published by Ten Speed Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03-10 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.


An immersive illustrated primer to the enchanted beings, magic users, and spells of Dungeons & Dragons, the leading fantasy role-playing game. This illustrated guide transports new players to the magical world of Dungeons & Dragons and presents a one-of-a-kind course on the wizards, sorcerers, and other magic-makers for which the game is known. Featuring easy-to-follow and entertaining explanations of how spells are created and used in the game, along with original illustrations of the game's essential magical characters, this book shines a spotlight on the mystical side of D&D. The perfect jumping-on point for young fans of fantasy looking to give D&D a try, Wizards and Spells also features prompts to encourage creative problem-solving skills in the dangerous situations that may be encountered in a Dungeons & Dragons adventure.



Relentless


Relentless
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Author : R. A. Salvatore
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins
Release Date : 2020-07-28

Relentless written by R. A. Salvatore and has been published by HarperCollins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-07-28 with Fiction categories.


The epic conclusion to the long-awaited trilogy featuring one of the most beloved characters in all of fantasy—Drizzt Do'Urden—a rollicking tale of life, death, intrigue, magic, danger, and the timeless bonds of family and friendship from New York Times bestselling author R. A. Salvatore. Displaced in time and unexpectedly reunited with his son Drizzt Do'Urden, Zaknafein has overcome the prejudices ingrained in him as a drow warrior to help his son battle the ambitious Spider Queen and stem the tide of darkness that has been unleashed upon the Forgotten Realms. Though Zaknafein has endured the most difficult battles, survival has come at a terrible cost, and the fight is far from over. Facing demons and driders, Zaknafein carries the entire weight of Menzoberranzan surrounding Gauntlgym on his shoulders once more. But the chances of survival for him and his old friend and mercenary Jarlaxle look bleak. Trapped in a desperate and seemingly hopeless situation, the legendary warriors must reach deep inside themselves to face the impossible. While the burdens Zaknafein bears are more than enough for one of Menzoberrazan’s greatest warriors, fate holds further challenges. When circumstances take an unexpected turn, Zaknafein discovers he must not only conquer the darkness but learn to accept the uncontrollable: life itself. The stakes have never been higher for R. A. Salvatore’s most beloved creations in this final volume of his latest bestselling trilogy begun with Timeless and Boundless. A story of brave heroes filled with dangerous thrills, Relentless also considers eternal questions about morality, purpose, sacrifice, and the definition of harmony. Exciting, imaginative, and thought-provoking, it takes fans on an action-packed ride that will challenge their assumptions and leave them breathless and satisfied.



Moar Monsters Know What They Re Doing


Moar Monsters Know What They Re Doing
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Author : Keith Ammann
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2022-01-04

Moar Monsters Know What They Re Doing written by Keith Ammann and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-04 with Games & Activities categories.


From the author of The Monsters Know What They’re Doing comes a follow-up strategy guide with MOAR! monster tactics for Dungeon Masters playing fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons. Keith Ammann’s first book based on his popular blog, The Monsters Know What They’re Doing, unpacks strategies, tactics, and motivations for creatures found in the Dungeons & Dragons Monster Manual. Now, in MOAR! Monsters Know What They’re Doing, he analyzes the likely combat behaviors of more than 100 new enemies found in Volo’s Guide to Monsters and Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes. Your campaign will never be the same!