https://www.jesperjuul.net/ludologist/2009/05/04/the-ethics-of-computer-games/ My name is Jesper Juul, and I am a Ludologist [researcher of the design, meaning, culture, and politics of games]. This is my blog on game research and other important things. Mon, 04 May 2009 17:32:25 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.jesperjuul.net/ludologist/2009/05/04/the-ethics-of-computer-games/comment-page-1/#comment-53549 Mon, 04 May 2009 17:32:25 +0000 http://www.jesperjuul.net/ludologist/?p=648#comment-53549 “Ethical” criticism forms an important part of current literary studies. Some names to look up: Wayne Booth, Martha Nussbaum, Richard Rorty.

]]> https://www.jesperjuul.net/ludologist/2009/05/04/the-ethics-of-computer-games/comment-page-1/#comment-53548 Mon, 04 May 2009 16:47:05 +0000 http://www.jesperjuul.net/ludologist/?p=648#comment-53548 Ron, I think it makes sense to see games as being inherently better at addressing ethical issues than movies or books – games offer choice to the player, after all.

]]> https://www.jesperjuul.net/ludologist/2009/05/04/the-ethics-of-computer-games/comment-page-1/#comment-53547 Mon, 04 May 2009 16:34:15 +0000 http://www.jesperjuul.net/ludologist/?p=648#comment-53547 A great book to read is “Killing Monsters” in regards to the effect or reason children love video games or make believe. Having 3 children(all boys) myself, it really makes sense. IMO even talking “ethical” in regards to video games would be like talking about the ethical nature of movies or books. Sure, some go over the top, but, ethical? :/

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