Narmin Khalilova

The Death of God. Why a Second-Person Gaming Perspective Is Not Possible (eBook, PDF)

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Produktbeschreibung

Seminar paper from the year 2025 in the subject Philosophy - Miscellaneous, Sofia University St. Klimment Ohridski, language: English, abstract: The question of subjectivity has always been central to philosophy, but with the advent of digital technologies, new frameworks for understanding the self have emerged. One particularly intriguing challenge comes from gaming perspectives: can a second-person perspective exist within a video game? This is not merely a technical or artistic question; it is a deep philosophical problem concerning self-awareness, agency, and the nature of observation. Traditional gaming perspectives fall into first-person, where the player experiences the world directly through a character's eyes, or third-person, where they observe the character from an external viewpoint. The second-person perspective, by contrast, presents a paradox. In linguistics, the second person refers to "you," implying direct address and interaction, but when translated into gaming, this creates an epistemological and ontological tension: who is the observer, and who is being observed? This paper argues that a sustained second-person perspective in gaming is impossible, not merely for technical reasons but because it contradicts the fundamental structures of human subjectivity. This small research project also functions as a supplementary exploration alongside my MA thesis on human embodiment, which is why I find Varela, Husserl, and Merleau-Ponty particularly compelling in their examination of this subject.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: GRIN Verlag
• Seitenzahl: 9
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. April 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783389126271
• Artikelnr.: 74036949

Autorenporträt

Narmin khalilova is born in Azerbaijan, currently based in Germany and Near East. She is a passionate versatile professional with a background in Clinical Art and Psychotherapy, a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, a master's degree in Contemporary Art, and a wealth of experience in education and language teaching. Currently studying Master in philosophy in Sofia Ohridski University, she also expertise in guiding students for study abroad and conducting therapy sessions. Her artistic endeavors include exhibitions in Germany and a virtual exhibition for Art Basel in Miami. Fluent in Azerbaijani, Turkish, Russian, and German, with additional language skills in Polish and Spanish, she brings a rich cultural and linguistic perspective to epistemological problems and has a unique systemic worldview. Additionally, she is an experienced shamanic teacher with 14 years of expertise in meditation practices.