On applying Leśniewski’s ontology to the analysis of fictional objects

This paper discusses the validity of Leśniewski’s Ontology (in short LO) in the analysis of fictional objects. Such efforts have been taken by K. Ajdukiewicz, W. Marciszewski and J. Pelc. Firstly, the author points out the distinctive features of fictional objects: ontological incompleteness, double structure of predication and the possibility of inconsistency. Subsequently, the main features of the LO are described. What follows is the examination of LO’s adequacy in discussing incomplete and inconsistent objects. The conclusion follows that we can use LO to analyze incomplete objects; nevertheless it is not sufficient for the analysis of inconsistent objects.

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