Full Idea
Is a relationship with diamonds necessary for having a concept of diamonds?
Gist of Idea
Must we relate to some diamonds to understand them?
Source
Gabriel M.A. Segal (A Slim Book about Narrow Content [2000], 1.4)
Book Reference
Segal,Gabriel M.A.: 'A Slim Book about Narrow Content' [MIT 2000], p.10
A Reaction
Probably not, given that I have a concept of kryptonite, and that I can invent my own concepts. Suppose I was brought up to believe that diamonds are a myth?