What does it mean to be human? Why do we exist? Philosophy—the study of humanity's fundamental issues—is the tool that allows us to attempt to find answers to these and life’s other big questions. In issue 24 THINK’s protagonists, some of the University of Malta’s most avid thinkers, give their answers.
Philosopher poet Prof. Joe Friggieri talks about his creative process, while Dr Daniel Vella delves into the concept of play and how it can be critical to our understanding of how players relate to game worlds. Prof. Carmel Cefai discusses the need to shift our outlook on education and embrace social and emotional learning along with other academic subjects. Leli Psaila dissects the impact of the turbulent 1980s on Maltese literature—our first Maltese language article.
On top of all of this, the new issue has a wealth of other research within its pages. We cover new technology which could allow the physically impaired to control objects with their minds, one of our island’s foremost digital games start ups, how a screening programme in schools is hoping to save lives and Malta’s first bilingual educational toy. There is something for everyone.
THINK, the University of Malta’s research magazine, can be picked up for free at the Msida Campus or with the MaltaToday newspaper in newsagents around Malta and Gozo.
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