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Poetic faith and prosaic concerns. A defense of “suspension of disbelief”
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
offers 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.
S. Afr. J. Philos. Vol.21(3) 2002: 190-199
offers 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.
S. Afr. J. Philos. Vol.21(3) 2002: 190-199
