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      Are fictional emotions SUI generis?

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      Arıcan, Bensu
      Advisor
      Wringe, William G.
      Date
      2018-06
      Publisher
      Bilkent University
      Language
      English
      Type
      Thesis
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      In this master‟s thesis, I address the question whether fictional emotions are sui generis or whether they are reducible to genuine emotions. I argue that we can neither put fictional emotions in a different category nor we can reduce them to genuine emotions. The reason is that since there is a continuum between belief and imagination, there is also a continuum between fictional and genuine emotions. To defend my argument I take into account of Susanna Schellenberg‟s continuum thesis (SCT) on belief and imagination and my argument relies on a slightly reconsidered version (RCT) of SCT. I suggest that an analysis of how the mind of the Reality TV Show audience is, which might be put forth as a new miscegenated genre, supports the RCT. Furthermore, I believe that recognizing the continuity between fictional and genuine emotions should lead us to reconsider on responses to the paradox of fiction.
      Keywords
      Belief
      Fictional Emotions
      Genuine Emotions
      Imagination
      Reality TV Shows
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