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| Behaviorism: presupposes observable and observed behavior and derives predictions of further behavior from them. As few assumptions as possible about a mental inner life are used for explanation. See also mentalism, behavior, consciousness._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
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Max Black on Behaviorism - Dictionary of Arguments
II 220 BlackVsBehaviorism: we can understand signs without being moved to an action. >Signs. II 222 For example, what action should cause "testified"? Or "green"? II 78 Language/Behaviorism/Black: Thesis: Expressions like "purpose", "motive", "meaning" could be excluded because they refer to something that is not publicly observable. II 78/79 Vs: According to this, language would be no more than a "custom", comparable to taking off the hat in greeting. (Jespersen, 1924)(1). II 215 Mentalism/Black: "mental units": Images, ideas, thoughts, concepts, or conceptions. BehaviorismVsMentalism: such entities cannot be verified. >Mentalism. 1. Jespersen, O. (1924). The Philosophy of Grammar. London_____________Explanation of symbols: Roman numerals indicate the source, arabic numerals indicate the page number. The corresponding books are indicated on the right hand side. ((s)…): Comment by the sender of the contribution. Translations: Dictionary of Arguments The note [Concept/Author], [Author1]Vs[Author2] or [Author]Vs[term] resp. "problem:"/"solution:", "old:"/"new:" and "thesis:" is an addition from the Dictionary of Arguments. If a German edition is specified, the page numbers refer to this edition. |
Black I Max Black "Meaning and Intention: An Examination of Grice’s Views", New Literary History 4, (1972-1973), pp. 257-279 In Handlung, Kommunikation, Bedeutung, G. Meggle (Hg), Frankfurt/M 1979 Black II M. Black The Labyrinth of Language, New York/London 1978 German Edition: Sprache. Eine Einführung in die Linguistik München 1973 Black III M. Black The Prevalence of Humbug Ithaca/London 1983 Black IV Max Black "The Semantic Definition of Truth", Analysis 8 (1948) pp. 49-63 In Truth and Meaning, Paul Horwich, Aldershot 1994 |
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