Sam Fisher versus Immanuel Kant: the ethics of interactive media

ABSTRACT

This paper explores the notion of ethical engagement in interactive media through an examination of the Splinter Cell series of games.

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INDEX TERMS

Keywords:
ethics, interactive media, stealth games