Combining Texts

All the ideas for 'Brainstorms:Essays on Mind and Psychology', 'Aspects of the Theory of Syntax' and 'Frege on Apriority'

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4 ideas

6. Mathematics / A. Nature of Mathematics / 2. Geometry

9159	You can't simply convert geometry into algebra, as some spatial content is lost [Burge]

15. Nature of Minds / B. Features of Minds / 4. Intentionality / b. Intentionality theories

3158	Theories of intentionality presuppose rationality, so can't explain it [Dennett]

17. Mind and Body / B. Behaviourism / 3. Intentional Stance

3159	Beliefs and desires aren't real; they are prediction techniques [Dennett]

19. Language / C. Assigning Meanings / 1. Syntax

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Chomsky's 'interpretative semantics' says syntax comes first, and is then interpreted [Chomsky, by Magidor]