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Poetic faith and prosaic concerns. A defense of 'suspension of disbelief'
- Source :
- South African Journal of Philosophy; 2002, Vol. 21 Issue 3, p190, 10p
- Publication Year :
- 2002
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Abstract
- This paper defends a version of "suspension of disbelief" in an analysis of the problem concerning our emotional responses to fictional characters. The paper begins with an analysis of the issues, as raised initially by Colin Radford. It then otters an examination of Coleridge's notion of the suspension of disbelief. It is argued that a developed version of this concept provides a solution to Radford's problem. The concept is defended against possible objections. Finally, its psychological plausibility is examined. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- FAITH
EMOTIONS
POETRY (Literary form)
FICTION
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02580136
- Volume :
- 21
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- South African Journal of Philosophy
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 8695354
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4314/sajpem.v21i3.31345