Admirable Quote by Michael Dummett
“A game may be as integral to a culture, as true an object of human aesthetic appreciation, as admirable a product of creativity as a folk art or a style of music; and, as such, it is quite as worthy of study.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Philosophy of Games, 1995
He argues that games hold aesthetic and cultural value comparable to other art forms and deserve scholarly study
In simple terms: Games are art worthy of study
Key Takeaway
Treat games as serious cultural artifacts
Themes
art
culture
aesthetics
creativity
study
Mood
analytical
respectful
Type
theory
academic claimAdmirable:1
Aesthetic:1
Appreciation:1
Art:1
Creativity:1
Culture:1
Education:1
Folk art:0
Folks:0
Games:1
Gratitude:0
Humans:0
May:0
Music:0
Objects:0
Playing games:0
Products:0
Sports:0
Study:1
Style:0
Worthy:1
Aesthetic Appreciation:1
Worthy Study:1
Human Aesthetic:0
Quite Worthy:0
When to use this quote
- museum curation
- academic curricula
- game design workshops
Key Concepts
philosophy of art
cultural analysis
media studies
Questions to Reflect On
- How can games be integrated into art education?
- What criteria define artistic value?
A Different Perspective
Games may lack traditional “high art” prestige, limiting resources
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