Concretization of Philosophical Speculation through Game Guidance

The two main themes of this project's courses are "Reenactment" -> "Analysis" -> "Interpretation" for training in philosophical speculation. This project represents my first application, primarily targeting pre-existing courses, with the aim of developing and designing a coherent approach to concretizing philosophical speculation in both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Therefore, I submit this application.Philosophy involves abstract contemplation of the things we perceive, ultimately constructing a logical framework. Thus, the objects of philosophical inquiry often tend to be highly abstract. For instance, facing the practical question of how a driver should respond to a pedestrian on a crosswalk, regardless of the specific situation, the consideration abstracts to the concept of "rights." Similarly, in the context of wedding blessings, we often hear "wishing you happiness" rather than "wishing you joy," prompting philosophical inquiry into the distinction between "happiness" and "joy." Therefore, in teaching philosophy, clarifying and understanding abstract concepts is crucial. However, not everyone can immediately jump from "wishing you happiness" to contemplating the difference between "happiness" and "joy." This course takes this issue as its starting point, aiming to help students establish connections between abstract philosophical concepts and real-world scenarios.The course design employs "board games" for undergraduate levels and "VR project production" for graduate levels. Through games, the need for clear judgments in practical situations becomes concrete. The game serves as a first-level abstraction, and then, under the stimulation of triggers formed in the competitive aspect of the game, catalyzes abstract philosophical concepts. Subsequently, students comprehend the philosophical concepts they need to extract. Finally, they reflect on choices within the framework of the real societal structure, considering the philosophical implications of various potential outcomes.Thus, this course combines training in cognitive habits, philosophical thinking, and behavioral science exploration.