Peter Alward, a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Saskatchewan, focuses on the metaphysics and semantics of fiction. He defends referential anti-realism, proposing that discussions about fictional characters, though they do not exist, can still hold meaning. Alward expresses enjoyment in live musical performances during his free time, engaging audiences with guitar and song. His top film recommendations include 'Casablanca,' 'Do the Right Thing,' and 'Withnail and I,' which he regards as simply great films deserving of wide appeal. Alward's personal philosophy is summed up as being able to do many things with various things.
"You can literally think and talk about fictional characters despite the fact that they neither exist nor are they otherwise real, which I find compelling and nifty."
"I've taken up live musical performance, playing guitar and singing a mix of originals and obscure cover songs on various stages around Saskatoon, which is a lot of fun."
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