Single Idea 12604

[catalogued under 18. Thought / D. Concepts / 4. Structure of Concepts / b. Analysis of concepts]

Full Idea

For some particular concept, we can argue that some of its distinctive features are adequately explained only by a possession-condition that involves reference and truth essentially.

Gist of Idea

Any explanation of a concept must involve reference and truth

Source

Christopher Peacocke (Truly Understood [2008], Intro)

Book Reference

Peacocke,Christopher: 'Truly Understood' [OUP 2008], p.1


A Reaction

He reached this view via the earlier assertion that it is the role in judgement which key to understanding concepts. I like any view of such things which says that truth plays a role.