World of Warcraft and Philosophy

Author:   Luke Cuddy (<p>Southwestern College in Chula Vista, USA Southwestern College in Chula Vista, USA) ,  Luke Cuddy (<p>Southwestern College in Chula Vista, USA Southwestern College in Chula Vista, USA) ,  John Nordlinger
Publisher:   Open Court
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9781282718654


Pages:   252
Publication Date:   01 January 2009
Format:   Electronic book text
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Recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the most popular MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role-playing game) in videogame history, World of Warcraft is everywhere from episodes of South Park and The Simpsons, to online series like Watch the Guild, accolades and awards from game critics, and prime-time commercials with Mr. T. Inevitably, such a cultural phenomenon triggers deeper questions. When does an assumed identity become real? Does the Corrupted Blood epidemic warn us of future public health catastrophes? What are the dangers when real life is invaded by events in the game? What can our own world learn from Azeroth s blend of primitivism and high-tech? In these lively essays, a specially commissioned guild of philosophers, including Yara Mitsuishi, Monica Evans, Tim Christopher, and Anna Janssen, tackles these and other complex questions arising from WoW.

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Author:   Luke Cuddy (<p>Southwestern College in Chula Vista, USA Southwestern College in Chula Vista, USA) ,  Luke Cuddy (<p>Southwestern College in Chula Vista, USA Southwestern College in Chula Vista, USA) ,  John Nordlinger
Publisher:   Open Court
Imprint:   Open Court
ISBN:  

9781282718654


ISBN 10:   1282718657
Pages:   252
Publication Date:   01 January 2009
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Electronic book text
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
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