What is a Game?

1 June 1967

journal article
research article
Published by Cambridge University Press (CUP) in Philosophy of Science

Vol. 34 (2) , 148-156
https://doi.org/10.1086/288138

Abstract

By means of a critical examination of a number of theses as to the nature of game-playing, the following definition is advanced: To play a game is to engage in activity directed toward bringing abo...

Keywords

GAME PLAYING
MEANS PERMITTED
BRINGING
THESES
AFFAIRS
ENGAGE
SCOPE
SOLE