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19. Language / A. Nature of Meaning / 7. Meaning Holism / c. Meaning by Role

12634	'Inferential-role semantics' says meaning is determined by role in inference [Fodor]
	Full Idea: 'Inferential-role semantics' claims that the meaning of a word (/the content of a concept) is determined by its role in inference.
	From: Jerry A. Fodor (LOT 2 [2008], Ch.2.1.2 n14)
	A reaction: Fodor is deeply opposed to this view. At first blush it sounds wrong to me, since there seems to be plenty of thought that can go on before inference takes place. Daydreamy speculation, for example.