Denying Existence : The Logic, Epistemology and Pragmatics of Negative Existentials and Fictional Discourse

Denying Existence : The Logic, Epistemology and Pragmatics of Negative Existentials and Fictional Discourse - Synthese Library

Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1997

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Publisher's Synopsis

This text explores, in language as non-technical as possible, the deepest philosophical problems regarding the logical status of empty terms such as 'Pegasus', 'Batman', and regarding sentences which deny the existence of singled-out fictional entities.

Book information

ISBN: 9789048147885
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Imprint: Springer
Pub date:
Edition: Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1997
DEWEY: 165
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 272
Weight: 427g
Height: 234mm
Width: 156mm
Spine width: 14mm