Abstract creationism and authorial intention

• Autores: David Friedell
• Localización: Journal of aesthetics & art criticism, ISSN-e 1540-6245, ISSN 0021-8529, Vol. 74, Nº 2, 2016, págs. 129-137
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Abstract creationism about fictional characters is the view that fictional characters are abstract objects that authors create. I defend this view against criticisms from Stuart Brock that hitherto have not been adequately countered. The discussion sheds light on how the number of fictional characters depends on authorial intention. I conclude also that we should change how we think intentions are connected to artifacts more generally, both abstract and concrete.