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About the Book

Truth in Fiction: Rethinking Its Logic explores the complex and multifaceted relationship between truth and fiction in literature and beyond. Engaging with a range of philosophical perspectives, the book challenges traditional notions of truth and offers new insights into the nature of fictional discourse.

With in-depth analyses of literary works, thought-provoking arguments, and a focus on the interplay between truth, fiction, and reality, this book is an essential read for scholars of literature, philosophy, and anyone interested in the nature of truth and its significance in our lives.

Key Features

Explores the complex relationship between truth and fiction
Challenges traditional notions of truth
Offers new insights into the nature of fictional discourse
Engages with a range of philosophical perspectives
Provides in-depth analyses of literary works
Features thought-provoking arguments
Focuses on the interplay between truth, fiction, and reality

Truth and Fiction in the History of Philosophy
Theories of Truth in Fiction
Fiction and the World
Fiction and Belief
Fiction and Emotion
Fiction and Value

Author

Dr. David Davies is a Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Birmingham. His research interests include philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, and aesthetics. He is the author of several articles on truth and fiction, and his work has been published in journals such as The Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism and The British Journal of Aesthetics.

Reviews

"Truth in Fiction is a major contribution to the study of truth and fiction. Davies offers a comprehensive and rigorous exploration of the topic, engaging with a wide range of philosophical perspectives and providing new insights into the nature of fictional discourse. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the relationship between truth and fiction." - Professor Peter Lamarque, University of York

"Davies's book is a timely and important contribution to the debate on truth in fiction. He provides a clear and concise overview of the main theories, and his own arguments are both original and persuasive. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the philosophy of fiction." - Dr. Jennifer McMahon, University of California, Berkeley