A Non-Compositional Inferential Role Theory

Author: Montminy, Martin

Source: Erkenntnis, Volume 62, Number 2, March 2005 , pp. 211-233(23)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

I propose a version of inferential role theory which says that having a concept is having the disposition to draw most of the inferences based on the stereotypical features associated with this concept. I defend this view against Fodor and Lepore’s objection that it violates compositionality. I show that it is possible to account for productivity and systematicity without assuming compositionality.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10670-004-0899-2

Affiliations: 1: Department of Philosophy, University of Ottawa, 70 Laurier Avenue, P.O. Box 450 Stn A, Ottawa, K1N 6N5, Ontario, Canada, Email: montminy@uottawa.ca

Publication date: 2005-03-01