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Fiction and Fictionalism
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Description
what is fiction?
realism about fictional objects, including the arguments that fictional objects are real but non-existent; real but non-factual; real but non-concrete
the relationship between fictional characters and non-actual worlds
fictional entities as abstract artefacts
fiction and intentionality and the problem of irrealism
fictionalism about possible worlds
moral fictionalism.
R. M. Sainsbury makes extensive use of examples from fiction, such as Sherlock Holmes, Anna Karenina and Madame Bovary and examines the work of philosophers who have made significant contributions to the topic, including Meinong, David Lewis, and Bas Van Fraassen. Additional features include chapter summaries, annotated further reading and a glossary of technical terms, making Fiction and Fictionalism ideal for those coming to the issue for the first time.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
266
Release Date:
2009-08-10
Publication Date:
2009-08-13
Publisher:
Routledge
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
0415774357
ISBN13:
9780415774352
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Weight:
409 g
Height:
156 cm
Width:
234 cm
Thickness:
14 cm
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The items bear minimal signs of past use, such as light scratches or memories in the form of markings. These signs of wear give the items a charming character and tell stories of their previous owners, while not affecting their functionality.
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