"Problems of Fictionalism"

"Problems of Fictionalism" refer to challenges faced when treating certain statements or concepts as useful fictions rather than literal truths. For example, in philosophy or mathematics, fictionalism suggests that some entities or ideas are fictional constructs we use for understanding or problem-solving, not actual existences. The issue is how to justify believing in or using these fictions without mistakenly thinking they are real, and how to address potential inconsistencies or doubts about their status. Essentially, it’s about balancing the pragmatic use of fictional concepts with their lack of literal truth, raising questions about their epistemic and practical legitimacy.