Could Sherlock Holmes Have Existed?
Could Sherlock Holmes Have Existed?
Author(s): Hanoch Ben-YamiSubject(s): Philosophy
Published by: KruZak
Keywords: ictional characters; Kripke; modality
Summary/Abstract: In Naming and Necessity Kripke argued against the possible existence of fictional characters. I show that his argument is invalid, analyze the confusion it involves, and explain why the view that fictional characters could not have existed is implausible.
Journal: Croatian Journal of Philosophy
- Issue Year: X/2010
- Issue No: 30
- Page Range: 3-9
- Page Count: 7
- Language: English
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