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The Metaphysics of Fictional Objects
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posted on 2023-09-22, 01:20 authored by Logan, MathewRealism 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.
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2017-01-01Date of Award
2017-01-01Publisher
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of WellingtonRights License
CC BY-NC 4.0Degree Discipline
PhilosophyDegree Grantor
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of WellingtonDegree Level
MastersDegree Name
Master of ArtsVictoria University of Wellington Unit
University LibraryANZSRC Type Of Activity code
1 PURE BASIC RESEARCHVictoria University of Wellington Item Type
Awarded Research Masters ThesisLanguage
en_NZAlternative Language
enVictoria University of Wellington School
School of History, Philosophy, Political Science and International RelationsAdvisors
Brock, Stuart; Mares, EdwinUsage metrics
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Fictional objectsMetaphysicsRealismArtifactualismSchool: School of History, Philosophy, Political Science and International RelationsUnit: University Library220309 Metaphysics220308 Logic220313 Philosophy of Language970122 Expanding Knowledge in Philosophy and Religious StudiesDegree Discipline: PhilosophyDegree Level: MastersDegree Name: Master of ArtsPhilosophy of LanguageLogicMetaphysics
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