Are fictional characters such as Sherlock Holmes real? What can fiction tell us about the nature of truth and reality? In this excellent introduction to the problem of fictionalism Mark Sainsbury covers the following key topics: 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 artifacts; fiction and intentionality and the problem of irrealism; fictionalism about possible...
Are fictional characters such as Sherlock Holmes real? What can fiction tell us about the nature of truth and reality? In this excellent introduction ...
Are fictional characters such as Sherlock Holmes real? Giving an introduction to the problem of fictionalism, the author covers the following key topics: what is fiction; realism about fictional objects, including the arguments that fictional objects are real but non-existent; real but non-factual; and real but non-concrete.
Are fictional characters such as Sherlock Holmes real? Giving an introduction to the problem of fictionalism, the author covers the following key topi...
Logical Forms explains both the detailed problems involved in finding logical forms and also the theoretical underpinnings of philosophical logic. In this revised edition, exercises are integrated throughout the book. The result is a genuinely interactive introduction which engages the reader in developing the argument. Each chapter concludes with updated notes to guide further reading.
Logical Forms explains both the detailed problems involved in finding logical forms and also the theoretical underpinnings of philosophical logic. In ...
