Recent philosophy and the fiction/non-fiction distinction. (3rd April 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Matravers, Derek
• Is Part Of: Collection and curation. Volume 37:Number 2(2018)
• Page Start: 93
• Page End: 96
• Publication Date: 2018-04-03
• Subjects: Aesthetics -- Kendall Walton -- Paradox of fiction -- Peter Lamarque -- Philosophy of fiction -- Philosophy of literature; Collection development (Libraries) -- Periodicals; Acquisitions (Libraries) -- Periodicals; Collection management (Libraries) -- Periodicals; 025.21
• DOI: 10.1108/CC-07-2017-0031
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2514-9326

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of recent philosophical argument concerning the distinction between fiction and non-fiction. Design/methodology/approach: A critical view of the literature. Findings: A consensus that had emerged that defined fiction in terms of the imagination, and imagination in terms of its functional role, has recently been questioned. Research limitations/implications: The overview was written by a contributor to the field, and so may be considered partial. Practical implications: There might be some implications regarding the ways books are classified. Originality/value: The paper is not original, in that it puts forward points made elsewhere, however it is a completely up-to-date review of the field.