Dungeons & Dragons and Philosophy

Uses the world of Dungeons & Dragons to explore philosophical questions about ethics, free will, personal identity, and the nature of reality. Through accessible essays, the collection shows how role-playing and storytelling can become a way of thinking through complex moral dilemmas, inviting readers to consider what games can teach us about ourselves and the choices we make.

Full title: Dungeons & Dragons and Philosophy: Read and Gain Advantage on All Wisdom Checks. Edited by the guest of Conversations ep. 5.

Christopher Robichaud teaches ethics and public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School, and is the guest of Conversations ep. 5. William Irwin is the series editor of the Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture series.