A Critical Introduction to Fictionalism by Professor Frederick Kroon (English) H

Description: A Critical Introduction to Fictionalism by Professor Frederick Kroon, Professor Stuart Brock, Jonathan McKeown-Green, Frederick Kroon, Stuart Brock A Critical Introduction to Fictionalism provides a clear and comprehensive understanding of an important alternative to realism. Drawing on questions from ethics, the philosophy of religion, art, mathematics, logic and science, this is a complete exploration of how fictionalism contrasts with other non-realist doctrines and motivates influential fictionalist treatments across a range of philosophical issues.Defending and criticizing influential as well as emerging fictionalist approaches, this accessible overview discuses physical objects, universals, God, moral properties, numbers and other fictional entities. Where possible it draws general lessons about the conditions under which a fictionalist treatment of a class of items is plausible. Distinguishing fictionalism from other views about the existence of items, it explains the central features of this key metaphysical topic.Featuring a historical survey, definitions of key terms, characterisations of important subdivisions, objections and problems for fictionalism, and contemporary fictionalist treatments of several issues, A Critical Introduction to Fictionalism is a valuable resource for students of metaphysics as well as students of philosophical methodology. It is the only book of its kind. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Frederick Kroon is Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Auckland, New Zealand.Stuart Brock is Associate Professor in Philosophy at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.Jonathan McKeown-Green was Senior Lecturer in the Philosophy Department at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. Table of Contents Introduction1. Existence examined2. Objectivity and independence3. Relegating existence: prefixing, prefacing, reducing and nonfactualism4. What is fictionalism?5. Fictionalism: a confusing past and a divided present6. Fiction and Fictionalism7. Fictionalism: why, where, how8. Objections9. Close CousinsExtended BibliographyIndex Review A Critical Introduction to Fictionalism offers enough overview and background to serve as a genuine introduction to the topic to those not already immersed in the literature, but also, by bringing together strands from debates over fictionalisms in different areas, includes enough food for thought for themore seasoned fictionalist to prompt reflection on how best to develop core fictionalist insights ... recommend[ed] to both of these groups of readers. * Philosophia Mathematica * Promotional A comprehensive introductory survey of fictionalist positions on philosophical topics, along with arguments for and against them. Review Quote A Critical Introduction to Fictionalism offers enough overview and background to serve as a genuine introduction to the topic to those not already immersed in the literature, but also, by bringing together strands from debates over fictionalisms in different areas, includes enough food for thought for themore seasoned fictionalist to prompt reflection on how best to develop core fictionalist insights ... recommend[ed] to both of these groups of readers. Promotional "Headline" A comprehensive introductory survey of fictionalist positions on philosophical topics, along with arguments for and against them. Feature Presents a comprehensive and critical examination of the plausibility of factionalism Details ISBN1472509528 Pages 280 Year 2018 ISBN-10 1472509528 ISBN-13 9781472509529 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2018-12-13 Imprint Bloomsbury Academic DOI CBID177880 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 121 Language English Author Stuart Brock UK Release Date 2018-12-13 NZ Release Date 2018-12-13 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Series Bloomsbury Critical Introductions to Contemporary Metaphysics Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2018-12-12 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:119667378;

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