A Dual-Aspect Theory of Artifact Function

被引：3

作者：

Artiga, Marc ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Valencia, Dept Filosofia, Valencia, Spain

来源：

ERKENNTNIS | 2023年 / 88卷 / 04期

关键词：

EXPLANATIONS; INTENTION; HISTORY;

D O I：

10.1007/s10670-021-00414-9

中图分类号：

B [哲学、宗教];

学科分类号：

01 ; 0101 ;

摘要：

The goal of this essay is to put forward an original theory of artifact function, which takes on board the results of the debate on the notion of biological function and also accommodates the distinctive aspects of artifacts. More precisely, the paper develops and defends the Dual-Aspect Theory, which is a monist account according to which an artifact's function depends on intentional and reproductive aspects. It is argued that this approach meets a set of theoretical and meta-theoretical desiderata and is superior to alternative views.

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页码：1533 / 1554

页数：22

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