Single Idea 2473

[catalogued under 19. Language / E. Analyticity / 3. Analytic and Synthetic]

Full Idea

If there is no analytic/synthetic distinction then there are no analyses.

Gist of Idea

Analysis is impossible without the analytic/synthetic distinction

Source

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

Book Reference

Fodor,Jerry A.: 'In Critical Condition' [MIT 2000], p.33


A Reaction

There are no precise analyses. I see no reason why a holistic view of language prohibits the careful elucidation of key concepts in the system. It's just a bit fluid.