The Principle of Hermeneutic Charity tells us to interpret others in the most reasonable way possible. Hans-Georg Gadamer and Monica Vilhauer suggest doing this by engaging in playful make-believe.
Bernard Suits defined playing a game as the voluntary attempt to overcome unnecessary obstacles. A short talk by philosophy professor Derek Skillings, followed by open conversation, will explore the emerging field of the philosophy of games. What makes games a unique form of aesthetic expression? Can they provide the means … Continued
The Great Conversation Series presents “Is It Time For Humans To Live On Mars?”, a philosophical exploration by Elliot Goodine.