Dungeons And Dragons And Philosophy

<p>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?</p><p><i>Dungeons & Dragons and Philosophy</i> probes the rich terrain of philosophically compelling concepts and ideas that underlie <i>Dungeons & Dragons</i>, 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 <i>D&D</i> can teach us about ethics, morality, metaphysics and more.</p><ul><li>Illustrates a wide variety of philosophical concepts and ideas that arise in <i>Dungeons & Dragons</i> gameplay and presents them in an accessible and entertaining manner</li><li>Reveals how the strategies, tactics, improvisations, and role-play employed by <i>D&D</i> enthusiasts have startling parallels in the real world of philosophy</li><li>Explores a wide range of philosophical topics, including the nature of free will, the