This dissertation develops a theory for solving philosophical problems of fiction. Truth and reference are problematic concepts in relation to fictive characters and to fictional objects in general. The solution offered is from the point of view of the deflationary conception of truth, and the use a theory of meaning following Paul Horwich and Ludwig Wittgenstein. The resulting theory, the minimalist theory of fiction (MTF), is applicable to different areas of communication since it is based on general theories of meaning and truth. For this reason, the dissertation consists not only of a philosophical theory on fiction but also of practical applications of this theory. Through this interdisciplinary approach, besides giving new insights in...