Faculty Book Talk with Javier López Frias and AlexAsay
Co-authors Javi López and Alex Asay discuss their new monograph on philosopher Bernard Suits, whose work bridges philosophy, game studies, and the philosophy of sport. They will share how their collaboration came together and explain how Suits' ideas about gameplay speak to enduring questions about definitions and the good life, offering an alternative to work-centered living.
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Wednesday, October 07, 2026 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pmWhere
Merrill cazier LibraryRoom: 101
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