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Battlefields of Play & Games: From a Method of Comparative Ludology to a Strategy of Ecosophic Ludic Architecture

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This article offers a new theoretical method of Comparative Ludology , aiming for an interdisciplinary exploration of Play&Games, analyzing their philosophical, theoretical, and architectural dimensions, along with aspects of their political history, from war-games to the war-of-games. As a general conclusion, it introduces the hypothesis of the “Immanence of Play”: the notion that everything may be viewed as a form of play/game, shifting focus from essentialist definitions to dynamic processes. The article ends up focusing on “Serious” Games for Environmental “Edutainment,” outlining a new game-design and gamification strategy, grounded in political ecology and the triadic concept of “ecosophy.”

Source: Open Philosophy

DOI: 10.1515/opphil-2025-0074

Author: Stavros A. Mouzakitis

Institution: National Technical University of Athens

Language: English

Topic: Digital Games and Media

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,187

Funders: State Scholarships Foundation, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, National Technical University of Athens