Example: The debate about the semantic externalism challenges traditional theories of meaning.
Definition
"The semantic externalism" is a philosophical theory asserting that the meaning of words and mental content depends not only on an individual's internal state but also on aspects of the external environment and social context surrounding the speaker.
Translations
el externalismo semántico
het semantisch externalisme
l'externalisme semàntic
l'extériorisme sémantique
der semantische Externalismus
Etymology
"The semantic externalism" combines 'semantic,' derived from the Greek 'semantikos' meaning 'significant,' and 'externalism,' which refers to the philosophical view that some mental states are partly determined by factors external to the individual. Did you know? This theory gained prominence through philosophers like Hilary Putnam and Tyler Burge in the late 20th century.
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