conceptien
Conceptien is a term used in some branches of philosophy of mind and cognitive science to refer to the organized set of mental representations that underlie human concepts. In this usage, a conceptien encompasses both the abstract content of a category and the perceptual or experiential data that instantiate it in memory and perception. Conceptien can be studied at both the individual level and, in social or linguistic contexts, at the level of communicative communities where shared conceptien enable effective communication.
Etymology and usage: The word appears as a stylized plural form of conceptie, drawing on the Latin
Role in theory: In theories of concept formation, conceptien serve as the cognitive units for categorization,
Variations: Some theorists distinguish between perceptual conceptien (based on sensory features) and abstract conceptien (based on
See also: Concept, Mental representation, Prototype theory, Schema, Concept formation.
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