Alexius Meinong

Alexius Meinong was a philosopher known for his work on the nature of objects and reality. He proposed that there are different kinds of objects, including some that do not exist in reality but still have meaning—like fictional characters or hypothetical ideas. His "theory of objects" suggests that all objects, whether real or imaginary, can be studied and discussed equally. Meinong's ideas challenge traditional views by expanding what counts as an "object," fostering new ways to think about existence, knowledge, and the mind's relationship to the things we imagine or consider.