The Problem of Existence of Virtual Objects

Abstract

I considered the problem of existence of virtual objects, mainly the mode of existence of these objects, while I omitted the issue of the criteria of their existence. I present a brief exposition of alternative the concepts of modes (forms, kinds) of existence of virtual objects proposed in the literature on the subject, and then I demonstrate my position on this issue.

Keywords

• ontology
• virtual existence
• virtual objects
• artefacts
• fictions