Enigmata and Didactic Games in Philosophy: Prototyping, Materiality, and Teaching Practice in High School

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5902/2448065796828

Keywords:

Philosophy Teaching, Didactic Games, Prototyping, Materiality, Cognitive Deceleration

Abstract

The genesis of the Enigmata project stemmed from an emergency diagnosis in Philosophy teaching in High School at the Application School of the Federal University of Santa Catarina (CA/UFSC). Faced with digital distraction and conceptual engagement difficulties, the research and prototyping of tabletop analog games (card games, boards, and puzzles) were developed as support resources for teaching. This experience report analyzes the feasibility of low-cost artisanal prototyping and the transition to PVC printing, evaluating ergonomic dimensions, cognitive deceleration effects, and guidelines for designing complex dilemma games.

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Author Biography

Leonardo Schwinden, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina

Leonardo F. Schwinden is a researcher focusing on Philosophy, Public Speaking, and Digital Media. He develops studies on how new communication technologies impact the development of critical thinking and the circulation of ideas within the field of Philosophy teaching, exploring the intersections between discourse and contemporary digital tools.

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SCHWINDEN, Leonardo Francisco. Projeto Enigmata: jogos didáticos físicos para o ensino de filosofia. Florianópolis: Colégio de Aplicação - CA/UFSC, 2026. Disponível em: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21877510.

Published

2026-11-04