Empty Names, Fiction and the Puzzles of Non-Existence (Center for the Study of Language and Information - Lecture Notes)

Everett, Anthony J. (Editor)/ Hofweber, Thomas (Editor)

ISBN 10: 1575862549 / ISBN 13: 9781575862545

Published by Stanford Univ Center for the Study, 2001

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illustrated edition. 352 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Empty Names, Fiction and the Puzzles of Non-Existence (Center for the Study of Language and Information - Lecture Notes)
• Publisher: Stanford Univ Center for the Study
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1575862549
• ISBN 13: 9781575862545
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.44 kilograms

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Synopsis

Philosophers and theorists have long been puzzled by humans' ability to talk about things that do not exist, or to talk about things that they think exist but, in fact, do not. Empty Names, Fiction, and the Puzzles of Non-Existence is a collection of 13 new works concerning the semantic and metaphysical issues arising from empty names, non-existence, and the nature of fiction. The contributors include some of the most important researchers working in these fields. Some of the papers develop and defend new positions on these matters, while others offer important new perspectives and criticisms of the existing approaches. The volume contains a comprehensive introductory essay by the editors, which provides a survey of the philosophical issues concerning empty names, the various responses to these issues, and the literature on the subject to date.

Book Description

Contributions of some of the most important researchers working in empty names, fiction, and the puzzles of non-existence. The book contains a comprehensive introductory essay by the editors which provides a survey of the philosophical issues concerning empty names, the various responses to these issues, and the literature to date.