Substantive logics of fiction. Part II: T. Parsons’ theory of nonexistent objects (in Polish)

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Published: Dec 1, 2012
DOI: https://doi.org/10.13153/diam.34.2012.496
Keywords:
Meinong, Parsons, Paśniczek, nonexistent objects, fictional objects, logic of fiction, Meinongian logic, nuclear properties, extranuclear properties

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Jacek Gurczyński
Maria Curie-Sklodowska University

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This paper presents T. Parsons’ system of Meinongian logic, designed for the analysis of fictional objects. It was the first formal Meinongian system, and it directs formal inquiries concerning the problematic of fiction. The argument points out the main philosophical assumptions of Meinongian logics, including Brentano’s thesis of intentionality, Meinong’s Annahmen Thesis and Leibniz-Meinong’s law of identity. Subsequently, the syntax and semantics of Parsons’ system are presented. What follows is a critical analysis of the system, highlighting its most controversial point, the division of properties into nuclear and extranuclear. Status of fictional objects is also discussed. The conclusion is that the main advantage of Parsons’ system is its innovativeness.

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“Substantive Logics of Fiction. Part II: T. Parsons’ Theory of Nonexistent Objects (in Polish)”. 2012. Diametros, no. 34 (December): 22-33. https://doi.org/10.13153/diam.34.2012.496.
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Jacek Gurczyński, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University

Jacek Gurczyński, PhD
Maria Curie-Sklodowska University
Department of Philosophy
Plac Marii Curie Skłodowskiej 4
Pl-20-031 Lublin
e-mail: jgurczyn@gmail.com

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“Substantive Logics of Fiction. Part II: T. Parsons’ Theory of Nonexistent Objects (in Polish)”. 2012. Diametros, no. 34 (December): 22-33. https://doi.org/10.13153/diam.34.2012.496.
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