The Simpson Center for the Humanities is a multidisciplinary institute that fosters cross-disciplinary inquiry among UW faculty members. The group’s study of video games explores…

Throughout history, people have tried to define beauty by trying to make others like them. The word beauty is ambiguous; it can mean anything from…

Games are an important part of human culture, and have existed as far back as prehistoric times. They are also culturally universal. While there is…

In most cases, sports involve competition. The results of a sport are judged subjectively by the participants, but it is possible to grade the performance…

With an internet connection and a mobile phone, people are increasingly turning to games on the go. In the early 2000s, games like Fortnite became…

While there is an abundance of definitions of beauty, most of them involve comparing the aesthetic properties of objects with those of other arts. The…

Games are a popular form of entertainment. They are a good way to spend time with friends and family and exercise your imagination. There are…

In all forms of competitive sport, the object of the game is to win, but sportsmanship is an important part of the experience. Pierre de…

While gaming has its benefits, there are also harmful effects of excessive screen time. By setting a strict time limit, and engaging in healthy activities…

Aesthetics is the branch of philosophy that studies what makes something beautiful. We all recognize beauty in landscapes, sunsets, and other natural phenomena. Works of…