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1. Philosophy / F. Analytic Philosophy / 4. Conceptual Analysis
It seems likely that analysis of concepts is impossible, but justification can survive without it [Fodor]
     Full Idea: Lots of philosophers fear that if concepts don't have analyses, justification breaks down. My own guess is that concepts don't have analyses and that justification will survive all the same.
     From: Jerry A. Fodor (In a Critical Condition [2000], Ch. 3 n2)
1. Philosophy / F. Analytic Philosophy / 7. Limitations of Analysis
Despite all the efforts of philosophers, nothing can ever be reduced to anything [Fodor]
     Full Idea: The general truth is that nothing ever reduces to anything, however hard philosophers may try.
     From: Jerry A. Fodor (In a Critical Condition [2000], Ch. 6)