ISBN:
9781402051470
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource
,
v.: digital
Edition:
Online-Ausg. Springer eBook Collection. Humanities, Social Science and Law Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Series Statement:
Philosophical Studies Series 105
DDC:
808.397
Keywords:
Metaphysics
;
Ontology
;
Philosophy (General)
;
Linguistics Philosophy
;
Metaphysik
;
Fiktion
;
Entität
;
Fiktion
;
Objekt
;
Semantik
;
Metaphysik
Abstract:
This book presents a novel theory of fictional entities which integrates the work of previous authors. It puts forward a new metaphysical conception of the nature of these entities, according to which a fictional entity is a compound entity built up from both a make-believe theoretical element and a set-theoretical element. The author advances a new combined semantic and ontological defence of the existence of fictional entities.
Abstract:
This book presents a novel theory of fictional entities which is syncretistic insofar as it integrates the work of previous authors. It puts forward a new metaphysical conception of the nature of these entities, according to which a fictional entity is a compound entity built up from both a make-believe theoretical element and a set-theoretical element. The fictional entity is constructed by imagining the existence of an individual with certain properties and adding a set-theoretical element consisting of the set of properties corresponding to the properties of the imagined entity. Moreover, the book advances a new combined semantic and ontological defence of the existence of fictional entities.
Description / Table of Contents:
The Committal Theories (I); The Committal Theories (II); The Syncretistic Theory; Further Developments of the Syncretistic Theory; The Noncommittal Theories; The Syncretistic Theory; An Ontological Argument in Favor of the Existence of Fictional Entities
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 247-254) and indexes
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
DOI:
10.1007/1-4020-5147-6
URL:
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