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posted on 2023-09-22, 01:20authored byLogan, Mathew
Realism about Fictional Objects is a view that is committed to the existence of fictional objects. In this thesis, I defend a view in the fictional realist tradition called the Artefactual Theory of Objects, and argue that this view provides the best explanation of fictional data. This is done in the following order. First, I evaluate and argue against alternative realist and anti-realist views that purport to explain fictional data better than the Artefactual Theory of Objects. Second, I show how semantic theories cannot aid in the success of alternative views or succeed by themselves. Third and last, I show how the Artefactual Theory of Objects is capable of overcoming the metaphysical problems raised against it.
History
Copyright Date
2017-01-01
Date of Award
2017-01-01
Publisher
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington
Rights License
CC BY-NC 4.0
Degree Discipline
Philosophy
Degree Grantor
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington
Degree Level
Masters
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Victoria University of Wellington Unit
University Library
ANZSRC Type Of Activity code
1 PURE BASIC RESEARCH
Victoria University of Wellington Item Type
Awarded Research Masters Thesis
Language
en_NZ
Alternative Language
en
Victoria University of Wellington School
School of History, Philosophy, Political Science and International Relations