A non-compositional inferential role theory

Erkenntnis 62 (2):211-233 (2005)
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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

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