Monthly Archives: May 2014

Ethics in the Worgen Starting Zone: PHI in WoW 2

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Lotus Greene

In my previous post I began exploring ways that World of Warcraft (WoW) starting zones could serve as sites for teaching and learning philosophy. First I presented Yvyy’s narrative about her experiences in the first part of the Worgen zone; … Continue reading →

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Philosophy of Mind in the Worgen Starting Zone: PHI in WoW 1

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Lotus Greene

This post begins my exploration of selected World of Warcraft (WoW) starting zones as potential sites for teaching and learning aspects of philosophy. Here I take a case study approach. The case has two sections: a narrative and a discussion. … Continue reading →

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World of Warcraft as a Philosophical Learning Tool: Introduction

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Lotus Greene

As an avid World of Warcraft (WoW) player and a teacher of philosophy, I’ve occasionally wondered: How might WoW serve as a learning tool for a course in philosophy? What ethical, metaphysical, epistemological, and even social-political issues arise that merit … Continue reading →

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