Psychologism and conceptual semantics

Psychologism is the attempt to account for the necessary truths of mathematics in terms of contingent psychological facts. It is widely regarded as a fallacy. Jackendoff's view of reference and truth entails psychologism. Therefore, he needs to either provide a defense of the doctrine, or show...

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Published in:The Behavioral and brain sciences 2003-12, Vol.26 (6), p.682-683
Main Authors: Jerzykiewicz, Luke, Scott, Sam
Format: Article
Language:English
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Semantics
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Summary:Psychologism is the attempt to account for the necessary truths of mathematics in terms of contingent psychological facts. It is widely regarded as a fallacy. Jackendoff's view of reference and truth entails psychologism. Therefore, he needs to either provide a defense of the doctrine, or show that the charge doesn't apply.
ISSN:0140-525X
1469-1825
DOI:10.1017/S0140525X0338015X