Why Conceptual Engineers Should Not Worry About Topics

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Abstract This paper argues for explanatory eliminativism about topics (and cognates, such as subject matters) relative to the domain of conceptual engineering. It has become usual think that serve an important role in theories engineering, namely, determine limits revision. I argue, first, can be understood either normative pertaining justification metaphysical identity concepts question, or terminological usage original terminology. Second, argue reading is disputable a theory and inconsequential engineers, neither two leading accounts have been presented literature—the samesaying account functionalism—determine revision remaining senses. In absence more promising competitors, conclude there no theoretical play An upshot my argument engineers should stop worrying things like topic (dis)continuity, instead shift their attention issues really matter justifying revisions replacements, making choices, underpinning engineering with concepts.

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ژورنال

عنوان ژورنال: Erkenntnis

سال: 2021

ISSN: ['0165-0106', '1572-8420']

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10670-021-00446-1