Single Idea 12607

[catalogued under 18. Thought / D. Concepts / 3. Ontology of Concepts / c. Fregean concepts]

Full Idea

The Fregean view is that the essence of a concept is given by the fundamental condition for something to be its reference.

Gist of Idea

Fregean concepts have their essence fixed by reference-conditions

Source

Christopher Peacocke (Truly Understood [2008], 2.1)

Book Reference

Peacocke,Christopher: 'Truly Understood' [OUP 2008], p.54


A Reaction

Peacocke is a supporter of the Fregean view. How does this work for concepts of odd creatures in a fantasy novel? Or for mistaken or confused concepts? For Burge's 'arthritis in my thigh'? I don't reject the Fregean view.