Storytelling and Death: The Value of Fiction in Philosophy
Thesis advisor: Richard Kearney === This thesis is an investigation of the epistemological and ethical reasons why philosophers might consider writing stories to communicate their ideas rather than nonfiction. It considers the consequences of empathizing with fictional characters, as well as the way...
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Boston College
2021
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/2345/bc-ir:109166 |