Single Idea 15686

[catalogued under 18. Thought / D. Concepts / 3. Ontology of Concepts / a. Concepts as representations]

Full Idea

Labels may signal categories that are believed to embody an essence.

Gist of Idea

Labels may indicate categories which embody an essence

Source

Susan A. Gelman (The Essential Child [2003], 02 'Privileged')

Book Reference

Gelman,Susan A.: 'The Essential Child' [OUP 2005], p.55


A Reaction

This is quoted by her, as a summary of a substantial body of research which she endorses. I cite it because it pinpoints my own view. I take 'labels' to be basic to minds, as organisers of thought, and this ties essences to labels. Satisfying picture.