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What's your story? Life narrative and "main character" thinking

Philosopher's Zone

CHAPTER

Exploring Philosophy of Fiction and Life Narratives

This chapter delves into the philosophy of fiction, pondering on the connection between readers and imaginary characters, as well as the impact of engaging with true or false situations in literature. The discussion shifts towards the concept of shaping one's life as a story, including insights on Time Magazine's 'You' as Person of the Year in 2006 and the emergence of user-generated content on social media.

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