Single Idea 11227

[catalogued under 2. Reason / D. Definition / 2. Aims of Definition]

Full Idea

The 'revision theory' of definitions says definitions impart a hypothetical character, giving a rule of revision rather than a rule of application. ...The output interpretation is better than the input one.

Gist of Idea

The 'revision theory' says that definitions are rules for improving output

Source

Anil Gupta (Definitions [2008], 2.7)

Book Reference

'Stanford Online Encyclopaedia of Philosophy', ed/tr. Stanford University [plato.stanford.edu], p.20


A Reaction

Gupta mentions the question of whether such definitions can extend into the trans-finite.