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Crash Course Philosophy #29: Nonexistent Objects & Imaginary Worlds

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Today we transition between units on language and aesthetics with a discussion of nonexistent and imaginary objects. Is it possible to make true assertions about things that aren’t real? We’ll explore Meinong’s Jungle and the concept of a universe of discourse.

[Video and text source: CrashCourse You Tube channel]