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Single Idea 3004

[filed under theme 19. Language / A. Nature of Meaning / 6. Meaning as Use ]

Full Idea

The meaning of a sentence derives from its use in expressing an attitude.

Gist of Idea

The meaning of a sentence derives from its use in expressing an attitude

Source

Jerry A. Fodor (Psychosemantics [1987], p. 79)

Book Ref

Fodor,Jerry A.: 'Psychosemantics' [MIT 1993], p.79

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A Reaction

Among other things. It can also arrive from a desire to remember something. A sentence can also acquire meaning compositionally (by assembling) with no use or aim.