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[from 'Philosophy and the Nature of Language' by David E. Cooper, in 17. Mind and Body / B. Behaviourism / 2. Potential Behaviour ]

Full Idea

Many sentences set up dispositions which are irrelevant to the meanings of the sentences.

Gist of Idea

Many sentences set up dispositions which are irrelevant to the meanings of the sentences

Source

David E. Cooper (Philosophy and the Nature of Language [1973], §2.3)

Book Reference

Cooper,David E.: 'Philosophy and the Nature of Language' [Longman 1979], p.31


A Reaction

Yet another telling objection to behaviourism. When I look at broccoli I may have a disposition to be sick, but that isn't part of the concept of broccoli.