Philosophy of Fiction

Fictional storytelling is an important and pervasive part of how human cultures transmit knowledge and values across generations. But there are many philosophical questions that arise from this human act of fiction-making. For instance, what does it mean for a work of fiction — that is, a made-up story — to say something about what’s true? Hannah H. Kim, a professor of Philosophy at the University of Arizona, thinks that by examining questions like this, it might help us navigate our current media landscape rife with misinformation, bots, and propaganda. And in so doing, also teach us something about what it means to live a good life.

Producer: Bryan Nelson
Editor: Bryan Nelson
Videographers: Nate Huffman, Danny Sax, Bryan Nelson