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 R. M.
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 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.
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