Full Idea
In the 'classical theory' a concept includes in it those concepts that define it. ...In the 'theory theory' view the content of a concept is determined by its relationship to other concepts.
Gist of Idea
The essence of a concept is either its definition or its conceptual relations?
Source
Edwin D. Mares (A Priori [2011], 03.10)
Book Reference
Mares,Edwin: 'A Priori' [Acumen 2011], p.49
A Reaction
Neither of these seem to give an intrinsic account of a concept, or any account of how the whole business gets off the ground.