Purpose To provide an overview of recent philosophical argument concerning the distinction between fiction and non-fiction. Design/methodology/approach A critical view of the literature. Findings A consensus that had emerged that defined fiction in terms of the imagination, and imagination in terms of its functional role, has recently been questioned. Research limitations/implications The overview was written by a contributor to the field, and so may be considered partial. Practical implications There might be some implications regarding the ways books are classified. Originality/value The paper is not original, in that it puts forward points made elsewhere, however it is a completely up-to-date review of the field.

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最近的哲学与小说/非小说的区别

目的提供有关小说与非小说之间区别的最新哲学观点的概述。设计/方法论/方法文献的批判性观点。结果最近出现了一个共识，该共识在想象力和功能方面发挥了想象力。研究的局限性/意义该概述是由该领域的撰稿人撰写的，因此可以被认为是不完整的。实际含义可能会对书籍的分类方式产生某些影响。原创性/价值本文不是原创的，因为它提出了其他地方提出的观点，但是它是该领域的完全最新的综述。