23.2689, Books: Epistemics of the Virtual: Hoorn

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Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:11:47
From: Paul Peranteau [paul at benjamins.com]
Subject: Epistemics of the Virtual: Hoorn

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Title: Epistemics of the Virtual 
Series Title: Linguistic Approaches to Literature 12  

Publication Year: 2012 
Publisher: John Benjamins
	   http://www.benjamins.com/
	

Book URL: http://benjamins.com/catalog/lal.12 


Author: Johan F. Hoorn

Electronic: ISBN:  9789027274779 Pages:  Price: Europe EURO 99.00
Electronic: ISBN:  9789027274779 Pages:  Price: U.S. $ 149.00
Hardback: ISBN:  9789027233462 Pages:  Price: U.K. £ 99.00
Hardback: ISBN:  9789027233462 Pages:  Price: U.S. $ 149.00
Hardback: ISBN:  9789027233462 Pages:  Price: Europe EURO 104.94


Abstract:

Proposing a new theory of fiction, this work reviews the confusion about 
perceived realism, metaphor, virtual worlds and the seemingly obvious 
distinction between what is true and what is false. The rise of new media, new 
technology, and creative products and services requires a new examination of 
what 'real' friends are, to what extent scientific novelty is 'true', and whether 
online content is merely 'figurative'. In this transdisciplinary theory the author 
evaluates cognitive theories, philosophical discussion, and topics in biology and 
physics, and places these in the frameworks of computer science and literary 
theory. The interest of the reader is continuously challenged on matters of truth, 
fiction, and the shakiness of our belief systems. 



Linguistic Field(s): Cognitive Science
                     Ling & Literature
                     Philosophy of Language


Written In: English  (eng)

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