Fiction and Metaphysics by Amie L Thomasson

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Fiction and Metaphysics by Amie L Thomasson

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Part of Cambridge Studies In Philosophy series

Summary

Argues that fiction has far-reaching implications for central problems of metaphysics. Develops an 'artifactual' theory of fiction, whereby fictional characters are abstract artifacts as ordinary as laws or symphonies or works of literature. Will interest philosophers concerned with metaphysics and the philosophy of language, and also those in literary theory.

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Fiction and Metaphysics by Amie L Thomasson

This challenging study places fiction squarely at the centre of the discussion of metaphysics. Philosophers have traditionally treated fiction as involving a set of narrow problems in logic or the philosophy of language. By contrast Amie Thomasson argues that fiction has far-reaching implications for central problems of metaphysics. The book develops an 'artifactual' theory of fiction, whereby fictional characters are abstract artifacts as ordinary as laws or symphonies or works of literature. By understanding fictional characters we come to understand how other cultural and social objects are established on the basis of the independent physical world and the mental states of human beings.

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ISBN 13 9780521065214
ISBN 10 0521065216
Title Fiction and Metaphysics
Author Amie L Thomasson
Series Cambridge Studies In Philosophy
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Year published 2008-06-12
Number of pages 188
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.