A Critical Introduction to Fictionalism

Name: A Critical Introduction to Fictionalism
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Gain a clear and comprehensive understanding of fictionalism, an important alternative to realism, with this critical introduction. This book explores how fictionalism contrasts with other non-realist doctrines and motivates influential treatments across a range of philosophical issues including ethics, the philosophy of religion, art, mathematics, logic, and science. Defending and criticizing various fictionalist approaches, this accessible overview discusses physical objects, universals, God, moral properties, numbers, and other fictional entities. It draws general lessons about the conditions under which a fictionalist treatment of a class of items is plausible and distinguishes fictionalism from other existence theories. Key Features: * Comprehensive exploration of fictionalism and its applications in various philosophical fields. * Critiques and defenses of influential and emerging fictionalist approaches. * Discusses key concepts like physical objects, universals, God, and numbers from a fictionalist perspective. * Suitable for students of metaphysics and philosophical methodology. A Critical Introduction to Fictionalism by Frederick Kroon, Jonathan McKeown-Green, and Stuart Brock is a valuable resource for students and scholars seeking a deep dive into this key metaphysical topic.