Single Idea 2471

[catalogued under 18. Thought / D. Concepts / 3. Ontology of Concepts / b. Concepts as abilities]

Full Idea

Virtually all modern theorists about philosophy, mind or language tend to agree that concepts are capacities, in particular concepts are epistemic capacities.

Gist of Idea

Are concepts best seen as capacities?

Source

Jerry A. Fodor (In a Critical Condition [2000], Ch. 3)

Book Reference

Fodor,Jerry A.: 'In Critical Condition' [MIT 2000], p.27


A Reaction

This view seems to describe concepts in functional terms, which generates my perennial question: what is it about concepts that enables them to fulfil that particular role?