Single Idea 3104

[catalogued under 18. Thought / C. Content / 6. Broad Content]

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?