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Concepts and conceptual engineering: answering Cappelen's challenge.
- Source :
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Inquiry . Jan2024, Vol. 67 Issue 1, p400-428. 29p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- In this paper, I discuss the emerging field of conceptual engineering from the perspective of the philosophy of mind and cognitive science. I explore the role the latter disciplines can and do play by specifically focusing on how different notions of what a concept is affects the general conceptual engineering framework, both positively and negatively, before considering a particular account that eschews talk of concepts altogether. I call this project 'Cappelen's challenge' as it draws from suggestive remarks in his work (Cappelen, H. 2018. Fixing Language: Conceptual Engineering and the Limits of Revision. Oxford: Oxford University Press). I argue that by appreciating the range of options that each theory of concepts brings with it, the field as a whole can come to better grips with its foundations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *COGNITIVE science
*PERSPECTIVE (Philosophy)
*ENGINEERING
*PHILOSOPHY of mind
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0020174X
- Volume :
- 67
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Inquiry
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 174204580
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/0020174X.2021.1926316