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Line 1: − A vast array of accounts attempt to explain the [[nature]] of concepts. According to classical accounts, a concept denotes all of the entities, [[phenomena]], and/or relations in a given category or class by using definitions. Concepts are abstract in that they omit the [[difference]]s of the things in their extension, treating the members of the extension as if they were identical. Classical concepts are universal in that they apply equally to every thing in their extension. Concepts are also the basic elements of propositions, much the same way a [[word]] is the basic [[semantics|semantic]] element of a [[sentence]]. Unlike [[perception]]s, which are particular images of individual objects, concepts cannot be visualized. Because they are not themselves individual perceptions, concepts are discursive and result from [[reason]]. − ----+ + + + Line 14:
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A vast array of accounts attempt to explain the [[nature]] of concepts. According to classical accounts, a concept denotes all of the entities, [[phenomena]], and/or relations in a given category or class by using definitions. Concepts are abstract in that they omit the [[difference]]s of the things in their extension, treating the members of the extension as if they were identical. Classical concepts are universal in that they apply equally to every thing in their extension. Concepts are also the basic elements of propositions, much the same way a [[word]] is the basic [[semantics|semantic]] element of a [[sentence]]. Unlike [[perception]]s, which are particular images of individual objects, concepts cannot be visualized. Because they are not themselves individual perceptions, concepts are discursive and result from [[rationality|reason]].
<center>For lessons on the related [[topic]] of '''''[[Thought]]''''', follow [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Thought '''''this link'''''].</center>
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Concepts are expected to be useful in dealing with [[reality]]. Generally speaking, concepts are taken (a) to be acquired dispositions to recognize perceived objects as being of a certain [[ontological]] kind, and at the same time (b) to understand what this kind or that kind of object is like, and consequently (c) to perceive a number of perceived particulars as being the same in kind and to discriminate between them and other sensible particulars that are different in kind. In addition, concepts are acquired dispositions to understand what certain kinds of objects are like both (a) when the objects, though perceptible, are not actually perceived, and (b) also when they are not perceptible at all, as is the case with all the conceptual constructs we employ in physics, mathematics, and metaphysics. The impetus to have a theory of concepts that is ontologically useful has been so strong that it has pushed forward accounts that understand a concept to have a deep connection with reality.
Concepts are expected to be useful in dealing with [[reality]]. Generally speaking, concepts are taken (a) to be acquired dispositions to recognize perceived objects as being of a certain [[ontological]] kind, and at the same time (b) to understand what this kind or that kind of object is like, and consequently (c) to perceive a number of perceived particulars as being the same in kind and to discriminate between them and other sensible particulars that are different in kind. In addition, concepts are acquired dispositions to understand what certain kinds of objects are like both (a) when the objects, though perceptible, are not actually perceived, and (b) also when they are not perceptible at all, as is the case with all the conceptual constructs we employ in physics, mathematics, and metaphysics. The impetus to have a theory of concepts that is ontologically useful has been so strong that it has pushed forward accounts that understand a concept to have a deep connection with reality.
A term labels or designates concepts. Several partly or fully distinct concepts may share the same term. These different concepts are easily confused by mistakenly being used interchangeably, which is a [[fallacy]]. Also, the concepts of term and concept are often confused, although the two are not the same.
A term labels or designates concepts. Several partly or fully distinct concepts may share the same term. These different concepts are easily confused by mistakenly being used interchangeably, which is a [[fallacy]]. Also, the concepts of term and concept are often confused, although the two are not the same.
The acquisition of concepts is studied in machine learning as supervised classification and unsupervised classification, and in psychology and cognitive science as concept learning and category formation. In the philosophy of [[Kant]], any purely [[empirical]] theory dealing with the acquisition of concepts is referred to as a [[noogony]].[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concept]
The acquisition of concepts is studied in machine learning as supervised classification and unsupervised classification, and in psychology and cognitive science as concept learning and category formation. In the philosophy of [[Kant]], any purely [[empirical]] theory dealing with the acquisition of concepts is referred to as a [[noogony]].[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concept]
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