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[filed under theme 18. Thought / C. Content / 9. Conceptual Role Semantics ]

Full Idea

Conceptual role semantics says the content of a representation is determined by the cognitive role it plays with a system.

Gist of Idea

Conceptual role semantics says content is determined by cognitive role

Source

Peter Schulte (Mental Content [2023], 4.5)

Book Ref

Schulte,Peter: 'Mental Content' [CUP 2023], p.41


A Reaction

Obvious problem: if 'swordfish' is the password, its role is quite different from its content. I've never thought that the role of something tells you anything about what it is. Hearts pump blood, but how do they fulfil that role?