Meinongianism

"Meinongianism (named after Alexius Meinong) is, roughly, the view that there are not only existent but also nonexistent objects. In this Element, Meinong's so-called object theory as well as "neo-Meinongian" reconstructions are presented and discussed, especially with respect to logical issues, both from a historical and a systematic perspective"--

List of contents

1. Meinongianism: Basic principles, motivations and brief history; 2. Logical issues raised by basic Meinongian principles; 3. Interpretations of the quantifier “x”; 4. Meinongianism extended and refined; 5. Neo-Meinongianism; References.

Summary

This Element discusses Meinongianism, which asserts the existence and nonexistence of objects. It explores Meinong's object theory and neo-Meinongian reconstructions, focusing on logical issues, principles, distinctions, interpretations, and neo-Meinongianism and Meinongian logics from historical and systematic perspectives.

Foreword

This Element presents the basic principles and motivations of Meinongianism, both in its historical and contemporary versions.

Product details

• Authors: Maria Reicher, Maria Elisabeth Reicher, Maria Elisabeth (Rwth Aachen University) Reicher, Reicher Maria Elisabeth
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.01.2025
• EAN: 9781009507479
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0950747-9
• No. of pages: 78
• Series: Elements in Philosophy and Logic
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; PHILOSOPHY / Logic, Philosophy of Science, Philosophy: metaphysics & ontology, Philosophy: metaphysics and ontology, Philosophy: logic