Last week in class we discussed the concept that Utilitarian's hold true that intelligence reigns superior to everything. Intellectually stimulating things are more sophisticated one gains a better sense of self gratification when doing them. For example, the example we discussed in class last week is that chess is better than checkers. These two games both have their individual merits and are both fun to play but chess is better. Chess is allot more complex of a game and one must think at a more sophisticated level when playing it. Therefore, according to Utilitarian's, chess is a better game.
Therefore, when considering that chess is all around a better game, a question arises. What would a Utilitarian feel is better with regard to video games and reading a book. Most video games challenge the gamer on a very intellectually stimulating level by making them think "on their feet" and respond to things in a moments notice. However, reading also challenges the reader to create a world inside their head with each turn of the page. So what do you think?
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